Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live (2023)

Without feathers we can't live

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My hometown, Beirut, is torn apart by a corrupt political elite, anti-government protests, and one of the biggest explosions of the 21st century. But above the roofs of the city, I discovered an unexpected bearer of hope: the pigeon game of chance "Kash Hamam". Every evening, the sky populates, and all over the city swarms fly out of their cages. Their flight follows the choreography of an ancient tradition. Each player holds their own flock and lets it circle over his house, with the chance to lure the pigeons of the neighbors onto his roof to expand his flock. During the recent political collapse of Lebanon, we embark on a journey from roof to roof. When it all perishes, why do we hold on to flying? The film observes a city in turmoil from the perspective of three pigeon players and a young girl fighting to release her own birds.

Director: Lea Najjar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Tobias Wilhelmer
Production: FFL Film- und Fernseh-Labor Ludwigsburg, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Country: Germany
Language: العربية, Deutsch
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Lea Najjar
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live about?
My hometown, Beirut, is torn apart by a corrupt political elite, anti-government protests, and one of the biggest explosions of the 21st century. But above the roofs of the city, I discovered an unexpected bearer of hope: the pigeon game of chance "Kash Hamam". Every evening, the sky populates, and all over the city swarms fly out of their cages. Their flight follows the choreography of an ancient tradition. Each player holds their own flock and lets it circle over his house, with the chance to lure the pigeons of the neighbors onto his roof to expand his flock. During the recent political collapse of Lebanon, we embark on a journey from roof to roof. When it all perishes, why do we hold on to flying? The film observes a city in turmoil from the perspective of three pigeon players and a young girl fighting to release her own birds.
Who directed Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live?
Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live was directed by Lea Najjar.
How long is Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live?
Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live?
Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live is a Documentary film.
Where was Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live produced?
Kash Kash: Without Feathers We Can't Live was produced in Germany.