Daizy Gedeon

95 min | 2021 | Australia/Lebanon | New England Premiere

The eyes of the world were forced to turn their gaze upon Lebanon, not only because of the Beirut Port explosion that devastated this ancient city on 4th August 2020, but also because, sadly, Lebanon stands as an allegory for kleptocratic regimes that have seen a resurgence across the globe, and their catastrophic impact. Lebanese-Australian journalist and filmmaker, Daizy Gedeon film features exclusive and controversial interviews with many of the key political leaders, men that are responsible for much of Lebanon’s desecration. This film spotlights the ruling class and the manifold issues facing the country that is cowering under the weight of decades of civil conflict, unrelenting regional turmoil but mostly from endemic, systemic corruption and pure greed. The people have a chance to save themselves, their future, and their nation - national elections in May 2022. This film hopes to be the trigger that launches a global movement #freeandfairlebanon to force real change and a wake-up call for all people to stand against oppression and corruption by using their voice and democratic right to VOTE FOR CHANGE!

Official Selection:  Better World Event Cannes Film Festival

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Nadine Asmar

8 min | 2020 | Lebanon | New England Premiere 

The film shows one day in the life of a lady who has been waiting for her son for years. Every week, Oum Karim relives the same day, which marks her son's disappearance, and does the same ritual: she goes to a local bakery where she prepares her son's favorite dish, hoping he would come back. This film was made as a reminder of an important Lebanese cause: around 17000 persons disappeared during the Lebanese civil war and until today, their fate is still unknown.  

Awards: BEST SHORT ~ 16th Festival du Film Court – France, Festival Cin'et Campus – France; Winner of UNHEARD VOICES Award – Spain; Official Selection:  Beirut Greek FF, Qumrah Int’l FF – Iraq, Asian American Int’l FF – NY USA, Elia Short Films Festival – Jerusalem, Aflam du Sud Festival – Belgium, Olhares do Mediterrâneo – Portugal,  Festival Int’l de Cinéma Image et Vie – Senegal, Festival Int’l du Cinéma de Kinshasa – Congo, Delhi Int’l FF – India, Arab FF – San Francisco CA US, West Miami Int'l FF – FL US, among others.