The Sky Is Not Always Above (2006)

In The Sky Is Not Always Above, Beirut’s southern suburbs, notorious as a staunch Hezbollah stronghold, are at once a high-security zone, a site of exception vis-a-vis the writ of Lebanese government, and a recurring target for the Israeli army’s warplanes. Shot after the devastating Israeli war in July 2006, Soueid unearths the winding paths of the district’s rich and forgotten history. And during the captivating journey, he crafts an understated homage to John Ford.

Director: Mohamed Soueid
Runtime: 93 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mohamed Soueid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sky Is Not Always Above about?
In The Sky Is Not Always Above, Beirut’s southern suburbs, notorious as a staunch Hezbollah stronghold, are at once a high-security zone, a site of exception vis-a-vis the writ of Lebanese government, and a recurring target for the Israeli army’s warplanes. Shot after the devastating Israeli war in July 2006, Soueid unearths the winding paths of the district’s rich and forgotten history. And during the captivating journey, he crafts an understated homage to John Ford.
Who directed The Sky Is Not Always Above?
The Sky Is Not Always Above was directed by Mohamed Soueid.
How long is The Sky Is Not Always Above?
The Sky Is Not Always Above has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).