INTERNATIONAL NON-FICTION
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Directors: Nicola von Leffern, Jakob Carl Sauer
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2024
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Arabic, English, French
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Austria
To Close Your Eyes And See Fire
Synopsis
After the devastating explosion at the city's port, collective trauma rises to the surface. How can life go on after such a tragedy?
This film intimately follows the next three years, focusing on five lives deeply affected by the disaster: Aya, a young Syrian refugee; Selim, an activist and painter; the Aladdin family, mourning a heartbreaking loss; Yasmin, who answers calls at a suicide prevention hotline; and Andrea, who still believes in Beirut’s potential for change.
Details of Crew
Jakob Carl Sauer (Cinematographer/DP), Karim Weth (Sound Designer ), Matthias Writze (Editor), Nicola von Leffern (Sound)
Producer Details
Peter Drössler
Writer Details
Nicola von Leffern , Jakob Carl Sauer