Garments of piety
Sheds light on the rich historical traditions and spiritual significance of the garments of clerics and religious scholars across monotheistic religions. It highlights the diversity of their forms, colors, and the distinctions between different sects.
The documentary explores these traditions and the influence of historical epochs on the evolution of religious clothing. Additionally, it examines the spiritual significance of these garments, unique to each religion, as well as the characteristics of the religious clothing industry.
A Gift of Life
Highlights the importance of organ donation through personal stories, following two patients with different health conditions. It portrays their struggles, the challenges of waiting for a donation, and the hope brought by transplantation, while also taking viewers into the operating rooms and the recovery process. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alGNMagF7QI
Women Fighters for Peace
Tells the stories of four Lebanese women who took up arms and fought in the fierce battles of the Lebanese Civil War. Once believing that war was a path to victory and power, they later witnessed a different reality as their hopes were shattered. In time, they transformed their lives and became women fighters for peace.
Watch the documentary on this link: https://www.aljazeera360.com/video/668143
The Emperors of Water Tanks
Examines Lebanon’s water crisis, where citizens endure years of rationing and recurring drought. Through an investigative lens, the film moves from the human dimension to the political, economic, and social realities of the issue, following the daily lives of water tank drivers. Despite Lebanon being one of the richest Arab countries in water resources, stark contradictions persist, revealing the state’s neglect in addressing the crisis.
Lady of Music
Highlights the journey of four Arab female orchestra conductors from Lebanon, Egypt, and Tunisia who marked a turning point in Arab musical heritage.
Spirit of Times
Sheds light on miniature art, reflecting the beauty of Arab and Near Eastern arts. The miniatures portray lifestyles, garments, cultures, and events, while incorporating prose, poetry, and calligraphy. A blend of stories takes viewers into the heart of these eras, revealing private moments and a rich cultural heritage.
Zaki Nassif: The Maestro of Lebanese Folklore
Traces the legendary career of Zaki Nassif, the Godfather of Lebanese Folklore, who devoted over fifty years to a rich musical repertoire. Highlights his deep connection to traditional music and the Lebanese countryside, his unique blending of Eastern and Western styles, collaborations with prominent artists, and his pivotal role in the Lebanese musical renaissance and the golden age of Dabke.
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Hollywood of the East: Baalbeck Studio
Chronicles Baalbeck Studio, the “Hollywood of the East,” highlighting its golden era in the 1960s and 1970s, its closure in 1994, and the 2010 decision to demolish it. The film reveals how years of neglect scattered and threatened its invaluable archives, preserving only fragments of its artistic and cultural legacy. The silent, empty spaces of the studio that were once alive with creativity evoke the stark gap between its vibrant past and its present desolation.
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