DANCING ON THE EDGE OF A VOLCANO
Directed by Cyril Aris
Documentary –
2023 –
Lebanon, Germany –
89′
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion from August 4th 2020 in Beirut, a film crew is facing a serious dilemma: should they defy the chaos and move forward with the shooting of their film or surrender to the multiple crises that are spreading all over the country? Dancing on the Edge of the Volcano captures their relentless battle to keep making cinema in a shattered city.
Cast
Mounia Akl, Myriam Sassine, Joe Saade
Crew
Director – Cyril Aris
Writer – Cyril Aris
Producers – Myriam Sassine, Katharina Weser
Production Companies – Abbout Productions, Reynard Films
Cinematography – Joe Saade, Cyril Aris
Editors – Nadia Ben Rachid, Cyril Aris
Sound – Victor Bresse
Music – Anthony Sahyoun