TRUMPETS IN THE SKY

Directed by Rakan Mayasi

Synopsis

Lebanon today – the war in Syria is next door. A once dreamy and undisturbed meadow changes drastically in the eyes of Boushra, 14 years old, who returns from work picking potatoes to learn that her childhood will soon come to an end. With an absent father, her mother sells her into marriage. As she tries to connect with her decaying hometown, Boushra fears the impending possibilities of departure and becoming a woman. Without dialogues, TRUMPETS IN THE SKY is a poetic visual contemplation on landscapes and the complexity of human traditions. Part fiction, part documentary, and purposely blurring the distinction, the bleakness of the narrative explores a dark socio-political critique of patriarchy, the repercussions of war, and the myth of sacrifice.

Cast

Boushra Matar

Crew

Director – Rakan Mayasi
Writer – Rakan Mayasi
Story by Rakan Mayasi & Wahid Ajmi
Production Company – Salaud Morisset (FR)
Producers – Rakan Mayasi, François Morisset, Laura Jumel
Co-Producers – db Studios, Cobalt Films
Production Design – Bshara Atallah
Director of Photography – Pôl Seif
Music – Hadi Zeidan Tamikrest