Kidnapped
مخطوفون
Synopsis
“Al Makhtufun” won the 1998 Best Short Documentary Film Award at the Mediterranean Film Festival for highlighting the issue of abducted Lebanese. The film raises two major issues: The abductee’s physical absence and his spiritual presence among his family members, and the parents silently wishing his return. The documentary looks at documents kept by Wadad, a mother who decides to step outside her comfort zone and share her papers and forms when other parents would not.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bahij Hojeij
- Original Title
- مخطوفون
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bahij Hojeij
Department Leadership Roster
Bahij Hojeij
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kidnapped.
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What is Kidnapped about?
“Al Makhtufun” won the 1998 Best Short Documentary Film Award at the Mediterranean Film Festival for highlighting the issue of abducted Lebanese. The film raises two major issues: The abductee’s physical absence and his spiritual presence among his family members, and the parents silently wishing his return. The documentary looks at documents kept by Wadad, a mother who decides to step outside her comfort zone and share her papers and forms when other parents would not.
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Bahij Hojeij.
Who stars in Kidnapped?
The principal cast of Kidnapped includes Not specified.
When was Kidnapped released and how long is it?
Kidnapped was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 50m.