The Kite
Le cerf-volant
Synopsis
A young 15 year old girl, Lamia, lives in a southern Lebanese village on the border with Israel. She is given in marriage to her cousin on the other side of the border. As Lamia crosses the barbed wire she also passes from childhood into adulthood, as brutal as our countries and the events that are to follow.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Valladolid International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randa Chahal Sabbag
- Screenplay & Story
- Randa Chahal Sabbag
- Original Score
- Ziad Rahbani
- Original Title
- Le cerf-volant
- Country of Origin
- France, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Ziad Rahbani
Alain Levent, Dominique Brenguier
Marie-Pierre Renaud, Yves Deschamps
Humbert Balsan
Department Leadership Roster
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Director
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Writer
Marie-Pierre Renaud
Editor
Ziad Rahbani
Original Music Composer
Alain Levent
Director of Photography
Dominique Brenguier
Director of Photography
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Yves Deschamps
Editor
Dina Hammoud
Costume Design
Sylvain Chauvelot
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kite about?
A young 15 year old girl, Lamia, lives in a southern Lebanese village on the border with Israel. She is given in marriage to her cousin on the other side of the border. As Lamia crosses the barbed wire she also passes from childhood into adulthood, as brutal as our countries and the events that are to follow.
Who directed The Kite?
The Kite was directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag.
Who stars in The Kite?
The principal cast of The Kite includes Flavia Bechara, Maher Bsaibes, Randa Asmar, Renée Dick, Julia Kassar.
When was The Kite released and how long is it?
The Kite was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kite was composed by Ziad Rahbani.