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Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano

by Cyril Aris

Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano

Lebanon, Germany | 2023 | 87:00 min

Formal Categories

Current Affairs Human Interest Human Rights Sustainability Ecology Economy Politics Personal Point of View

Content Categories

Documentary
Synopsis
On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew faces an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.
Festivals/Awards
2023 among others
57 KVIFF – Karlovy Vary IFF
45 Festival Cinemed, Montpellier
BFI London Film Festival
14 DOC NYC
64 FDP Festival dei Popoli, Florence
16 this human world – International Human Rights Film Festival
2024
21 CPH:DOX Copenhagen
Cast and Crew
  • Director Cyril Aris
  • Producer Myriam Sassine (Abbout Productions), Katharina Weser (Reynard Films)
Original Languages

Arabic

French

English

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