Octopus
أخطبوط
Synopsis
Traffic rushes by as if nothing has happened. But beside the road, the rubble is smoldering, and firefighting helicopters are circling overhead. Ten minutes in, this is the first specific image we see of the devastating explosion that took place on 4 August 2020 at the Port of Beirut. Until this point, its presence in the film has been indirect—a man smoking beside a broken window, the distant sounds of ships’ horns and sirens.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Kassem
- Original Title
- أخطبوط
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, United States of America, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Kassem
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Kassem
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Octopus
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What is Octopus about?
Traffic rushes by as if nothing has happened. But beside the road, the rubble is smoldering, and firefighting helicopters are circling overhead. Ten minutes in, this is the first specific image we see of the devastating explosion that took place on 4 August 2020 at the Port of Beirut. Until this point, its presence in the film has been indirect—a man smoking beside a broken window, the distant sounds of ships’ horns and sirens.
Who directed Octopus?
Octopus was directed by Karim Kassem.
Who stars in Octopus?
The principal cast of Octopus includes Not specified.
When was Octopus released and how long is it?
Octopus was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.