Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
Synopsis
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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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Aris
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Aris
- Original Score
- Anthony Sahyoun
- Original Title
- Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Reynard Films, Abbout Productions, Nadi Lekol Nas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Aris
Cyril Aris
Anthony Sahyoun
Joe Saade
Nadia ben Rachid, Cyril Aris
Myriam Sassine, Katharina Weser
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Aris
Director
Cyril Aris
Screenplay
Joe Saade
Director of Photography
Anthony Sahyoun
Original Music Composer
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Cyril Aris
Editor
Myriam Sassine
Producer
Katharina Weser
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
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What is Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano about?
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.
Who directed Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano was directed by Cyril Aris.
Who stars in Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
The principal cast of Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano includes Mounia Akl, Joe Saade, Georges Schoucair, Myriam Sassine, Abla Khoury.
When was Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano released and how long is it?
Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano was composed by Anthony Sahyoun.