DIARIES FROM LEBANON
Lebanon, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia I 2024 I Arabic dialogue with English subtitles l 110 min
ABOUT FILM
Diaries from Lebanon (2024), directed by Myriam El Hajj, is a powerful documentary that captures four transformative years in Lebanon’s history through the personal diaries of its people. The film chronicles Lebanon’s struggle to break free from political instability, revolution, and war, offering an intimate portrait of the resilience and hope of its citizens. Diaries from Lebanon premiered in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in 2024, where it garnered critical acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling and insightful exploration of the nation’s journey toward change. The documentary has since been showcased at various international festivals, further establishing its poignant impact.
Screening: May 2nd 20:30 Panora – sal 2
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CAST & CREDITS
Director: Myriam El Hajj
Writer: Myriam El Hajj
Cast: Joumana Haddad, Georges Moufarej, Perla Joe Maalouli
Dop: Jihad Saade, Myriam El Hajj, Mohamed Siam
Producer: Myriam Sassine, Carine Ruszniewski
MYRIAM EL HAJJ
Myriam El Hajj is a Lebanese filmmaker whose first feature-length documentary, A TIME TO REST, premiered at Visions du Réel-Nyon in 2015 and screened at several international festivals, winning multiple awards. Her second documentary, DIARIES FROM LEBANON, is set to premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival’s Panorama Section. El Hajj teaches Cinema at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of several film commissions, including the CNC. She’s also a founding member of Rawiyat-Sisters in Film — a collective of women filmmakers from the Arab world and the diaspora.