Submarine

Directed by Mounia Akl

2016

Drama

21 min

Lebanon

Color

Arabic

Synopsis

Under the imminent threat of Lebanon’s garbage crisis, Hala, a wild child inside of a woman, is the only one to refuse evacuation, clinging to whatever remains of home.

Story Topics Environmental Immigration/Emigration Social issues

Achievements

Première at Cannes' Cinefondation. Screened at TIFF.

Relevant Details

Set against the backdrop of Lebanon’s current garbage crisis and sociopolitical context, Submarine examines the fear of having to leave one’s country and home.

Festivals

2016

Cannes Film Festival | Cinefondation •
Toronto International Film Festival | Official Selection •

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Yumna Marwan, Hala Julian Farhat, Elie Adel Chahine

Script:

Mounia Akl, Clara Roquet

Cinematographer:

Joe Saade

Editor:

Mounia Akl, George Sikharulidze

Sound design & mix:

Rawad Hobeika, Cedric Kayem

Music:

Paul Tyan

Producer:

Cyril Aris, Jinane Chaaya

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