Beyrouth, Le Dialogue Des Ruines

Beyrouth, Le Dialogue Des Ruines

1993 · 52 min · Documentary, History, War

Architecture in Beirut was the second greatest victim of the civil war, with pages of ancient and modern history erased by the end of the conflict. This documentary interviews citizens calling for a reconstruction plan that would preserve Beirut’s spirit of culture and openness.

Directed by Bahij Hojeij

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