The Misfortunes of Some (1981)
Hajj Ali makes a living as a taxi driver during the day, carrying citizens safely across the city, but he also runs a funeral home, waiting for “customers” to be delivered daily. As he documents one man’s existence in a civil war-ravaged Beirut, Amiralay creates a tragicomic portrait of a society held captive by conflict.
Director: Omar Amiralay
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: April 25, 1981
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Omar Amiralay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Misfortunes of Some about?
- Hajj Ali makes a living as a taxi driver during the day, carrying citizens safely across the city, but he also runs a funeral home, waiting for “customers” to be delivered daily. As he documents one man’s existence in a civil war-ravaged Beirut, Amiralay creates a tragicomic portrait of a society held captive by conflict.
- Who directed The Misfortunes of Some?
- The Misfortunes of Some was directed by Omar Amiralay.
- How long is The Misfortunes of Some?
- The Misfortunes of Some has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).