Here and Perhaps Elsewhere
Houna wa roubbama hounak
Synopsis
During the Lebanese civil war, thousands of people disappeared. In most cases, the bodies were not found and the circumstances of their disappearance never known. Today, I travel through Beirut, asking the inhabitants I encounter, one same question: Do you know anyone who was kidnapped here during the war? My investigation carries me through the many districts around the "Green line", which used to divide Beirut between East and West, and where militias set up their checkpoints, the scenes of many kidnappings, and crimes. I thereby attempt to trigger the process of memory and to reveal the multiplicity of existing discourses on the war and the immensity of the drama. As I cross town and discover places laden with history, I draw a personal map of this city.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamia Joreige
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamia Joreige
- Original Title
- Houna wa roubbama hounak
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- 03 production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamia Joreige
Lamia Joreige
Michèle Tyan
Lamia Joreige
Department Leadership Roster
Lamia Joreige
Director
Lamia Joreige
Producer
Michèle Tyan
Editor
Lamia Joreige
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Here and Perhaps Elsewhere about?
During the Lebanese civil war, thousands of people disappeared. In most cases, the bodies were not found and the circumstances of their disappearance never known. Today, I travel through Beirut, asking the inhabitants I encounter, one same question: Do you know anyone who was kidnapped here during the war? My investigation carries me through the many districts around the "Green line", which used to divide Beirut between East and West, and where militias set up their checkpoints, the scenes of many kidnappings, and crimes. I thereby attempt to trigger the process of memory and to reveal the multiplicity of existing discourses on the war and the immensity of the drama. As I cross town and discover places laden with history, I draw a personal map of this city.
Who directed Here and Perhaps Elsewhere?
Here and Perhaps Elsewhere was directed by Lamia Joreige.
Who stars in Here and Perhaps Elsewhere?
The principal cast of Here and Perhaps Elsewhere includes Not specified.
When was Here and Perhaps Elsewhere released and how long is it?
Here and Perhaps Elsewhere was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 54m.