A Lebanese couple spends a sleepless night, fearing an Israeli airstrike could shatter their glass walls. With children nearby, they face the impossible choice to stay or flee their life.
Country of Production: Lebanon
Year: 2025
Runtime: 16 min 45
Language: Arabic
Awards & Selections: Jury Award – Festival International de Court Métrage au Saguenay (Canada 2025); Audience Award – Bref IFF (Italy 2025); Best Fiction Short – Festival Music & Cinema Marseille (France 2026)
Biography
Samir Syriani (b. 1989) is a Lebanese film director and screenwriter. In 2024, he completed this film, which premiered at the 47th Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival. Beyond filmmaking, Samir is a university professor and mentor.
Samir Syriani Film director and screenwriter