Magic of cinema is
tied to war in lebanon

The media Line

Aside from Egypt, Lebanon is one of the few Arab countries with what is considered a national cinema that helps fill the gaps of the lack of an official collective memory

In Beirut, there is always something to see at the cinema. In fact, there seems to be an unwritten rule that there is always some kind of film festival on offer. The wide selection of movies, both local and international, usually draws a good crowd, and screenings take place both in traditional cinemas and other, less formal settings. Typically, open discussions with the filmmakers and their teams follow the screenings. FULL STORY