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Kawalis | Cinema, Television & Theater from the Arab World

afikra
Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut
Lebanon
Lebanese Civil War
Do You Love Me
My Father Is Still a Communist
Tehran

Formerly afikra’s Movie Night podcast, this series dives into the performing arts, from stage to the small and big screens. We zoom in on the work of some of the most noteworthy Arab actors, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, stage designers, producers, and crew who have worked on some of the best productions from the region – old and new. We ask questions about the industry, the writing ... more

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Moving to Chad as a child in the late 1990s, filmmaker and scholar Bentley Brown grew up speaking Chadian Arabic. He discusses how his unique upbringing shaped his perspective on identity and storytelling and explores the complexities of being a cham... more

Filmmaker Lana Daher explores Beirut’s multifaceted soul through an archive-based journey centered on the haunting rhythms of the Bendali family’s 1978 track "Do You Love Me". This cinematic investigation navigates the intoxicating yet toxic duality ... more

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We discuss "A Sad and Beautiful World" with director Cyril Aris who shares the deeply personal and societal inspirations behind the film, spanning three decades of life in Lebanon. Written starting 2019 and recorded amidst ongoing instability in Leba... more

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Filmmaker and artist Ahmed Ghossein discusses his intimate, award-winning work, the unique challenges of producing cinema in Lebanon, and the complex relationship between art, war, and memory. Ghossein, whose films like My Father Is Still a Communist... more

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Lana Daher
Filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist based in Beirut
Do You Love Me (film)
Episode: Making Sense of Lebanese History Through Cinema | Lana Daher, Director of "Do You Love Me"
Cyril Aris
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Director of A Sad and Beautiful World
Episode: A Lebanese Love Story: 30 Years of Life & Loss | Director Cyril Aris on "A Sad and Beautiful World"
Ahmad Ghossein
Filmmaker and artist from Lebanon
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Episode: Processing War & Absence in Southern Lebanon | Ahmad Ghossein

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Processing War & Absence in Southern Lebanon | Ahmad Ghossein
Q: Who was this story meant for, and what was your intent in telling it?
The filmmaker explains that while the work began as a personal inquiry, it connects to broader audiences by engaging with true stories from his village and country, balancing personal motivation with a desire to reflect Lebanon's collective memory and the complexity of its history.
Processing War & Absence in Southern Lebanon | Ahmad Ghossein
Q: Can you describe the film, the idea of the cassettes and archive, and what the film is about?
The film centers on a radio cassette archive between the filmmaker's parents, using it to explore family history, memory, and the wider history of Lebanon, presented as a film-installation that unfolds through audio and intentionally imperfect visuals to reflect imperfect memories.
Making Sense of Lebanese History Through Cinema | Lana Daher, Director of "Do You Love Me"
Q: Do you think that description of the film as telling the story of Beirut over generations is accurate?
Yes, but it's not just a straightforward telling; the film uses archival material to raise questions about memory, identity, and the city, presenting a generational perspective rather than a traditional history lesson.

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