Like a Spiral (2024)
Like a Spiral is a dialogue between Beirut and five women, migrant domestic workers, under the Kafala system. Expressing their belonging to a society in collapse, the women's voices rise through the film's grainy images to denounce their stolen freedom with an inalienable thirst for existence. Their memories dance in the rhythm of oppression. Caught within life's spiral, they lift themselves up to not sink into oblivion.
Director: Lamia Chraibi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Cast
Music: Radwan Ghazi Moumneh
Editing: René Roberge
Production: Productions Leitmotiv
Country: Canada
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
beyrouth, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Like a Spiral about?
- Like a Spiral is a dialogue between Beirut and five women, migrant domestic workers, under the Kafala system. Expressing their belonging to a society in collapse, the women's voices rise through the film's grainy images to denounce their stolen freedom with an inalienable thirst for existence. Their memories dance in the rhythm of oppression. Caught within life's spiral, they lift themselves up to not sink into oblivion.
- Who directed Like a Spiral?
- Like a Spiral was directed by Lamia Chraibi.
- Who stars in Like a Spiral?
- Like a Spiral stars Meriam Prado, Champi Silva, Sophie Ndongo, Delphine Adjo Kouakou, Tima Ahmad.
- How long is Like a Spiral?
- Like a Spiral has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Like a Spiral?
- Like a Spiral is a Documentary film.
- Where was Like a Spiral produced?
- Like a Spiral was produced in Canada.