ARZÉ
Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia | 2024 | Arabic dialogue with English subtitles l 90 min
ABOUT FILM
Arzé (2024) is a Lebanese comedy-drama directed by Mira Shaib, following a single mother and her son as they navigate life’s challenges in Beirut. The film explores family dynamics and societal struggles, featuring compelling performances and a powerful narrative.
Screening: May 3rd 17:15 Panora – sal 1
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CAST & CREDITS
Director: Mira Shaib
Writer: Louay Khraish, Faissal Sam Shaib
Cast: Diamand Abou Abboud, Betty Taoutel, Bilal Al Hamwi
Dop: Heyjin Jun
Producer: Faissal Sam Shaib, Louay Khraish, Zeina Badran, Ali Elarabi
MIRA SHAIB
Mira Shaib is a Lebanese director of the feature film Arzé (2024) and the short films “Lilacs” and “Diaspora.” She is an alumnus of prestigious film development labs and residencies, including Robert Bosch Stiftung, Film Academy Baden-Württemberg, Film Independent’s Global Media Makers LA Residency, the Red Sea Lodge, and the Torino Film Lab. Mira Shaib earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television from the Lebanese American University (LAU) in Beirut and a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Mira co-founded Cinema For All, an arts initiative with a mission to make cinema accessible in rural Lebanon. Her first feature film, Arzé, was selected to be in the official selections for the Cairo International Film Festival, Beijing International Film Festival, and Tribeca Festival. Mira is working on her second feature film.