Heritages

Name: Heritages
Director: Philippe Aractingi
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Released: 2014-03-27
Rating: 6.5

2014 · 96 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Documentary

After being forced to leave his country three times, a Lebanese film director traces his roots and analyzes key moments of the nation's history.

Directed by Philippe Aractingi

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