The Upper Gate
بوّابة الفوقا
Synopsis
The Upper Gate was about Sidon (The capital of the south of Lebanon), the filmmaker Arab Loutfi’s home town; in which she wove a history of the city through the stories of its people. In her film she tries after the 1982 Israeli invasion, which caused so much damage and chaos, to reconstruct her own memories of the place offering accounts of herself, her sister Maha, her uncle and her friends, interspersing them with newspaper clips and personal photographs to illustrate her preoccupations and concerns in relation to Sidon at different times.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arab Loutfi
- Original Title
- بوّابة الفوقا
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arab Loutfi
Department Leadership Roster
Arab Loutfi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Upper Gate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Upper Gate
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What is The Upper Gate about?
The Upper Gate was about Sidon (The capital of the south of Lebanon), the filmmaker Arab Loutfi’s home town; in which she wove a history of the city through the stories of its people. In her film she tries after the 1982 Israeli invasion, which caused so much damage and chaos, to reconstruct her own memories of the place offering accounts of herself, her sister Maha, her uncle and her friends, interspersing them with newspaper clips and personal photographs to illustrate her preoccupations and concerns in relation to Sidon at different times.
Who directed The Upper Gate?
The Upper Gate was directed by Arab Loutfi.
Who stars in The Upper Gate?
The principal cast of The Upper Gate includes Not specified.
When was The Upper Gate released and how long is it?
The Upper Gate was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.