un film de / a film by
Wissam Charaf
avec / with Clara Couturet, Ziad Jallad, Rifaat Tarabey & Darina Al Joundi
SYNOPSIS
Beirut, Lebanon, nowadays.
Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, and Mehdia, an Ethiopian migrant domestic worker, are living an impossible love.
While Mehdia tries to free herself from her employers, Ahmed struggles to survive dealing in second-hand metal scraps, affected by a mysterious disease.
The two lovers have no future, but they have nothing to lose. One day, they take their chance and flee Beirut in a hopeful and desperate attempt to get away while Ahmedâs physical condition gets worse, turning slowly his body into metal.
France – Italy – Lebanon / 2022 / 1h23
Production : Aurora Films
International Sales : Intrmovies
FESTIVAL
Venice 2022 / Giornate degli autori – Opening Film