The Lost Film (2003)
A copy of the filmmakers' first feature film disappeared somewhere in Yemen on the 10th anniversary of the reunification of north and south. A year later, they returned to track down the print, embarking on a journey that would take them across forbidding terrain from Sana to Aden. What they discover is a land of contradictions where film is openly reviled and secretly loved, teaching them much about their status as filmmakers in the Middle East.
Director: Khalil Joreige, Joana Hadjithomas
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Country: France, Lebanon
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lost Film about?
- A copy of the filmmakers' first feature film disappeared somewhere in Yemen on the 10th anniversary of the reunification of north and south. A year later, they returned to track down the print, embarking on a journey that would take them across forbidding terrain from Sana to Aden. What they discover is a land of contradictions where film is openly reviled and secretly loved, teaching them much about their status as filmmakers in the Middle East.
- Who directed The Lost Film?
- The Lost Film was directed by Khalil Joreige, Joana Hadjithomas.
- How long is The Lost Film?
- The Lost Film has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- Where was The Lost Film produced?
- The Lost Film was produced in France, Lebanon.