Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos (2006)

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By focusing on the experiences of 25-year-old Nadine Zaidan, who was one of the thousands of activists who gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square in the chaotic days immediately following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in February of 2005, Beirut Diaries explores critical transformations and crucial questions facing contemporary Lebanon. With this insightful video diary, director Mai Masri chronicles the political ferment embodied in the March 11th Movement, also known as The Cedar Revolution, as people of all factions, ages and religious affiliations passionately debate such issues as Syria’s influence in Lebanese politics, the establishment of an international commission to investigate Hariri’s assassination and the organization of free parliamentary elections.

Director: Mai Masri
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Lebanon
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos about?
By focusing on the experiences of 25-year-old Nadine Zaidan, who was one of the thousands of activists who gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square in the chaotic days immediately following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in February of 2005, Beirut Diaries explores critical transformations and crucial questions facing contemporary Lebanon. With this insightful video diary, director Mai Masri chronicles the political ferment embodied in the March 11th Movement, also known as The Cedar Revolution, as people of all factions, ages and religious affiliations passionately debate such issues as Syria’s influence in Lebanese politics, the establishment of an international commission to investigate Hariri’s assassination and the organization of free parliamentary elections.
Who directed Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos?
Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos was directed by Mai Masri.
How long is Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos?
Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos?
Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos is a Documentary film.
Where was Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos produced?
Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos was produced in Lebanon.