The Beirut Port Explosion (2020)
Shortly after 6:00pm on 4 August 2020, an explosion ripped through the port of Beirut. It killed more than two hundred people, wounded over 6,500, and destroyed large parts of the city. Forensic Architecture was invited by Mada Masr to examine open source information including videos, photographs, and documents to provide a timeline and a precise 3D model to help investigate the events of that day.
Director: Forensic Architecture
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: November 17, 2020
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beirut Port Explosion about?
- Shortly after 6:00pm on 4 August 2020, an explosion ripped through the port of Beirut. It killed more than two hundred people, wounded over 6,500, and destroyed large parts of the city. Forensic Architecture was invited by Mada Masr to examine open source information including videos, photographs, and documents to provide a timeline and a precise 3D model to help investigate the events of that day.
- Who directed The Beirut Port Explosion?
- The Beirut Port Explosion was directed by Forensic Architecture.
- How long is The Beirut Port Explosion?
- The Beirut Port Explosion has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).