Beirut My Heart
By: Sabah Haider
(Lebanon, 2011, 10 min)
Screens: Saturday, November 12th, 12pm
Synopsis:
Beirut, My Heart presents a deeply personal narrative told eloquently and sincerely. A woman follows her heart to Beirut and is left seeking answers after the man she loves disappears without explanation. She stays on and while mourning, a mysterious poet guides her to peace.
Director's Bios:
Sabah Haider is a Canadian filmmaker and journalist currently based in Beirut, Lebanon. She has written, produced, and directed a number of short, corporate, and documentary films. In 2009 she was awarded the University College London’s Provost’s Award for Public Engagement, for translating her master’s research into filmmaking workshops for youth in Beirut’s refugee camps and in Palestine.
