Teta
By: Merva Faddoul
(Lebanon, 2011, 24 min)
Screens: Sunday, November 13th, 5:00 pm
Synopsis:
Set in Byblos, an historic town in Lebanon with a prominent Maronite Christian community, a family’s life is turned upside down when their iconic Virgin Mary statue sheds tears.
Director's Bio:
Merva Faddoul was born and raised in Byblos, Lebanon. Merva received her bachelor’s degree in communications from the Lebanese American University, as well as a master’s degree in film and interactive media production from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. She was the film program manager for an international initiative between the USC and the Royal Film Commission of Jordan. Merva continues to write and direct short films that have screened at several film festivals including the Cannes Short Film Corner and the Annual Arab Film Festival in the Bay Area.
