Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
2023, Arabic. Directed by Cyril Aris.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 3 July 2023
- Country
- Lebanon, Germany
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- Cyril Aris
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Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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If you liked Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, 28 Up.
Who directed Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano (2023) was directed by Cyril Aris and stars Mounia Akl, Joe Saade, Georges Schoucair.