Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano (2023)

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On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew face an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.

Director: Cyril Aris
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anthony Sahyoun
Cinematography: Joe Saade
Editing: Nadia ben Rachid, Cyril Aris
Production: Reynard Films, Abbout Productions, Nadi Lekol Nas
Country: Lebanon, Germany
Language: العربية, Français, English
Original Language: ar

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Cyril Aris
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano about?
On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew face an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.
Who directed Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano was directed by Cyril Aris.
Who stars in Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano stars Mounia Akl, Joe Saade, Georges Schoucair, Myriam Sassine, Abla Khoury, Raja Zgheib.
How long is Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano is a Documentary film.
Where was Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano produced?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano was produced in Lebanon, Germany.