Ya Beirut

Sponsored Project

  • Adla Massoud, Director/Producer
  • Xan Parker, Director/Producer
  • Maya Sanbar, Director/Producer
a protestor waves the red and white striped flag of Beirut over a sea of other protestors at night.
Image ID: a protestor waves the red and white striped flag of Beirut over a sea of other protestors at night.

About the Project

A cautionary tale for our times, YA BEIRUT is a first-hand account of the extraordinary efforts of ordinary Beirutis seeking to reclaim their future in a country plunged into economic despair. This cinema verité film vividly captures life in a failed state through the daily experiences of its citizens.