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Making the Journey

Expired October 20, 2024 3:59 AM
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6 films in package
Forsaken
Meriem, an ethnocentric woman in her thirties, decides to treat herself to a vacation. During her stay, she discovers the body of a Sub-Saharan African man who has drowned in front of her balcony, with no one having offered him any help. Upon learning the victim's identity, Meriem is faced with a difficult decision.
Abrazo
Luz, a young pregnant Central American migrant, accidentally finds shelter in the house of Norma, a North American conservative woman.
Beirut 2030
In the year 2030, amid the ruins of war-torn Beirut, Hakim, a young Lebanese Muslim, desperately tries to escape the country after the tragic and inevitable death of his brother, seeking any means necessary to ensure his own survival.
I Promise You Paradise
Following a violent incident; Eissa a 17 years old African migrant in Egypt is in a quest against time to save his loved ones whatever it takes.
INTRO: Eldorado
Eldorado
Originally from Cameroon, Awa works as a snow groomer driver on the ski slopes of La Thuile, the last Italian town before France. In the middle of her shift, she crosses paths with Souleymane, a young migrant desperately trying to cross the border.

Migration shapes societies, cultures, and economies as individuals and communities seek new beginnings in unfamiliar territories, bringing with them their unique experiences, skills, and traditions. The journey, however hopeful, can be fraught with unimaginable hardships and dangers. These five short films delve into the challenging process of migration and the courage of those who dare to make the journey.

In the year 2030, amid the ruins of war-torn Beirut, Hakim, a young Lebanese Muslim, desperately tries to escape the country after the tragic and inevitable death of his brother, seeking any means necessary to ensure his own survival.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    Arabic
  • Country
    Lebanon
  • Genre
    war drama, adventure, action, speculative, dystopian, fiction, suspense, thriller
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Content Warning
    This film addresses war and violence.
  • Director
    Tarek Al Merhi
  • Screenwriter
    Tarek Bilal Al Merhi
  • Producer
    Toni El Khoury
  • Filmmaker
    Director of Photography: Hussein Fneish
  • Cast
    Michelle Wehbe, Tarek Yessin, Ali Salloum, Antoine Karam, Ryan Yazbeck
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