“Beirut, The Aftermath” will be released starting May 5th exclusively in Grand Cinemas Abc Ashrafieh and Abc Verdun, showing everyday at 7:00 pm only.
It is the first documentary directed by the award winning photographer and filmmaker Fadia Ahmad. It has been internationally recognized by several festivals and academic fields around the world; still touring up to date.
A month after the August 4th blast, an artist returns to Beirut to help rebuild what she can of her broken city. Retracing her usual itinerary of 10452 steps through the streets of Beirut, Fadia Ahmad seeks to portray the aftermath of the explosion that shook Lebanon to its core. A journey that once fulfilled the goal of self discovery now gives both Beirut and the blast’s survivors a voice. Raw testimonials and powerful scenes recount the day everything collapsed all while showing the resilience of a people who doesn’t want to give up. Individuals from all walks of life finally open up after what seemed like a lifetime of silence.
The artist’s feet carry her through this journey, a camera in hand, her heart on her sleeve. This story is one for the books, a chapter in history.
This documentary gave the people a voice to say whatever they needed to say.
The people who survived the blast were given a chance to relieve that day’s burden off their shoulders. Bringing their story to life is therapeutic for everyone who was involved.
Quoting Fadia Ahmad : “This documentary is a memoir of Lebanon. A memoir of our history. This documentary has an archival value. They will try to erase what happened, just like they’ve erased history before. The news showed the blast and its aftermath, but not the psychological impact it had on Beirut’s residents. This film is about the duty I have to my country, to my people, and especially to Beirut, because she was the one who was hurt. So, I felt this need to give the message to the world and to the future. To keep a trace of what happened.”
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Trailer: https://youtu.be/UVtMj9ANKlM