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Release Date:
July 3, 2023
Original Title:
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
Alternate Titles:
Danser sur un volcan
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Abbout Productions
Reynard Films
Production Countries:
Germany | Lebanon
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 87
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.
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Director:
Cyril Aris
Director of Photography:
Joe Saade
Editor:
Cyril Aris
Nadia ben Rachid
Original Music Composer:
Anthony Sahyoun
Producer:
Myriam Sassine
Katharina Weser
Screenplay:
Cyril Aris
Sound:
Victor Bresse
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