In the Shadow of Beirut

2023

1h 32m

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IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT is a searing cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighborhoods of the city, scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. Filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely no-go areas for outsiders, the documentary is marked by a deep intimacy with its subjects and a bold cinematic style, with much of its visual and character-led storytelling sharing creative DNA with the team's earlier film, Gaza.

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Stephen Gerard Kelly

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Garry Keane

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Stephen Gerard Kelly

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Brendan J. Byrne

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Celine Haddad

Executive Producer

Siobhan Sinnerton

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Has the emotional heft and political weight to register with receptive audiences. The dedication before the final credits could draw tears from a boulder.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 17, 2023

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Bleak as this portrait of four families living in desperate straits may be in many respects, the warmth of its human observation and the exceptional imagery make for an engaging experience nonetheless.

Dec 9, 2023

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

There’s no grandstanding or... political point-scoring. This is the portrayal of a desperate part of the world, where geo-political problems come home to rot.

Jul 14, 2023

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James Wegg

JWR

“She would not have died if it wasn’t for our poverty”

Rated: 4/5

Mar 28, 2024

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

By following four families during the course of five years, the documentary proves a damning indictment on living conditions made increasingly worse with every new law change.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 26, 2024

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Hilary A White

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Indelible stories and sensations, then, and wedded with dynamic, intimate camerawork that shows a deep sensitivity for the subject, this is a highlight in an already strong year for Irish docs.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 19, 2023

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Synopsis

IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT is a searing cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighborhoods of the city, scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. Filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely no-go areas for outsiders, the documentary is marked by a deep intimacy with its subjects and a bold cinematic style, with much of its visual and character-led storytelling sharing creative DNA with the team's earlier film, Gaza.

Director: Stephen Gerard Kelly, Garry Keane
Producer: Celine Haddad, Siobhan Sinnerton, Johnny Webb, Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
Genre: Documentary, History
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 32m