Beating Hearts
“A short documentary on the Karantina hospital in Beirut.”
Synopsis
The Karantina Hospital houses one of only two paediatric departments in Lebanon. It is a safe haven for ill babies unable to get treatment elsewhere. In 2014, this ward was established via the charitable work of ASSAMEH Birth & Beyond. Sadly, on the 4th August 2020 the hospital was badly damaged in the Beirut port explosion forcing it to shut down and relocate to a temporary location. This short film takes us into the hospital a couple of months before the explosion to meet the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to help sick and vulnerable children. Through their struggle and dedication, we see the fragility of the Lebanese healthcare system in relation to its weak economy and precarious work force as well as the altruism of the Lebanese people, offering glimmers of life to ill, sometimes neglected and hopeless, babies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Beating Hearts: Beirut’s haven for sick babies
Type: Clip • Published 2020-09-29
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Aris
- Original Score
- Anthony Sahyoun
- Original Title
- Beating Hearts
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Aris
Anthony Sahyoun
Joe Saade
Cyril Aris
Cyril Aris
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Aris
Director
Cyril Aris
Producer
Cyril Aris
Editor
Joe Saade
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beating Hearts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beating Hearts
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What is Beating Hearts about?
The Karantina Hospital houses one of only two paediatric departments in Lebanon. It is a safe haven for ill babies unable to get treatment elsewhere. In 2014, this ward was established via the charitable work of ASSAMEH Birth & Beyond. Sadly, on the 4th August 2020 the hospital was badly damaged in the Beirut port explosion forcing it to shut down and relocate to a temporary location. This short film takes us into the hospital a couple of months before the explosion to meet the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to help sick and vulnerable children. Through their struggle and dedication, we see the fragility of the Lebanese healthcare system in relation to its weak economy and precarious work force as well as the altruism of the Lebanese people, offering glimmers of life to ill, sometimes neglected and hopeless, babies.
Who directed Beating Hearts?
Beating Hearts was directed by Cyril Aris.
Who stars in Beating Hearts?
The principal cast of Beating Hearts includes Not specified.
When was Beating Hearts released and how long is it?
Beating Hearts was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Beating Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beating Hearts was composed by Anthony Sahyoun.