Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
7.4
On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew face an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.
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Cast
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Mounia Akl
Known for
The Responder
Joe Saade
Georges Schoucair
Myriam Sassine
Salah Bariki
Abla Khoury
Also in
Terra incognita
The Last Man
Raja Zgheib
Ceana Restom
Also in
Costa Brava, Lebanon
A Sad and Beautiful World
Geana Restom
Also in
Costa Brava, Lebanon
A Sad and Beautiful World
Nadia Charbel
Also in
Costa Brava, Lebanon
Governorate 15
Wael Dib
Also in
I Want to See
Mathieu Sfeir
Cyril Aris Director · Anthony Sahyoun Composer Joe Saade Cinematographer
First release July 3, 2023 · Produced in Lebanon, Germany · Languages Arabic, English, French
Production
Reynard Films
Production
Abbout Productions
Production
Nadi Lekol Nas
Production
Lebanon · Germany
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · English · French
Release dates
Czechia · July 3, 2023
Premiere · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Denmark
March 16, 2024 · Premiere · CPH:DOX
Indonesia
October 27, 2024 · Premiere · Jakarta Film Week
Sweden
March 5, 2024 · Premiere · Tempo Film Festival
United Kingdom
October 9, 2023 · Premiere · BFI London Film Festival
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