Metropolis Cinema in Beirut to Host South Screens Festival Amid Escalating Conflict
Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema Pushes On With South Screens Festival As Israel Steps Up Bombing Campaign
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Beirut's Metropolis Cinema is set to launch the South Screens festival from May 28 to June 6, featuring films from 15 countries. The event occurs amidst intensified Israeli bombardments in Southern Lebanon, highlighting the resilience of the local arts community despite ongoing conflict.
- 01The South Screens festival will run from May 28 to June 6, showcasing films from 15 countries.
- 02The festival opens with the documentary 'And The Fish Fly Above Our Heads' by Dima El-Horr.
- 03Spanish French director Oliver Laxe will conduct a Master Class on June 3 and present his Oscar-nominated film 'Sirāt'.
- 04The festival will feature notable films including 'The President’s Cake' and 'All That’s Left Of You', which closes the event.
- 05Classic films such as 'The Years of Embers' and 'Saïd Effendi' will also be screened during the festival.
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The Metropolis Cinema in Beirut is moving forward with its second edition of the South Screens festival, scheduled from May 28 to June 6. The festival opens with Dima El-Horr's documentary, 'And The Fish Fly Above Our Heads', which examines the effects of conflict and economic challenges on Lebanon. Notably, Spanish French director Oliver Laxe will be present to lead a Master Class on June 3 and showcase his Oscar-nominated film 'Sirāt'. The festival features films from 15 countries, providing Lebanese audiences with a chance to engage with internationally acclaimed cinema. Amidst the backdrop of intensified Israeli airstrikes on Southern Lebanon, the festival aims to celebrate resilience through art. Other highlights include 'All That’s Left Of You' by Cherien Dabis, which will close the festival, and screenings of classic films like 'The Years of Embers' and 'Saïd Effendi'.
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The festival provides a cultural outlet for the local community amidst escalating violence.
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