Waves '98

Directed by Ely Dagher

2015

Animation , Drama

15 min

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Lebanon Qatar

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Color

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Arabic

poster

Synopsis

Disillusioned with his life in the suburbs of segregated Beirut, Omar's discovery lures him into the depths of the city. Immersed into a world that is so close yet so isolated from his reality that he eventually finds himself struggling to keep his attachments, his sense of home.

Story Topics History Social issues War Youth

Achievements

Palme d'or winner at Cannes Film Festival

Festivals

2015

Toronto International Film Festival | Short Cuts •
Dubai International Film Festival | •
AFI Fest | •
LatinArab International Film Festival | •
Cannes Film Festival | Official • Palme D'or

2016

Sundance Film Festival | •
Transilvania International Film Festival | •
Milano Film Festival | •
Ajyal Youth Film Festival | •

Cast & Crew

Script:

Ely Dagher

VXF:

Ely Dagher, Laure Escafadals, Chadi Aoun

Producer:

Christina Farah

Production Company:

Beaverandbeaver

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