The Dead Weight of a Quarrel Hangs
This piece investigates the possibilities and limits of writing a history of the Lebanese wars (1975-1991). It documents fantastic situations that beset a number of individuals during the civil wars. Possibilities rather than realities.
Also in this combined programme
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Comment t’expliquer, mère?
Psychological war drama in Beirut, in the form of a letter on cassette tape from a sniper to his mother. -
Bocamina
Beautifully photographed, poetic fiction film that takes the viewer to the derelict old mining industry on the south coast of Spain. -
Le plat de sardines
Syrian director returns to the Golan Heights of his youth. Only reminiscences are left dating from before the destruction.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1999
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2000
- Length
- 17'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP PAL
