Being Camelia (1994)

A series of experimental short clips that Mohamed Soueid directed while part of the team of TéléLiban, Lebanon’s main public television channel. Initially intended as a special filler program on food and scheduled to be aired during Ramadan in 1994, these 34 films, each five minutes, were turned into a controversial satirical daily series criticizing Lebanese food culture and depicting the ongoing changes impacting postwar Lebanon.

Director: Mohamed Soueid
Runtime: 170 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mohamed Soueid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Being Camelia about?
A series of experimental short clips that Mohamed Soueid directed while part of the team of TéléLiban, Lebanon’s main public television channel. Initially intended as a special filler program on food and scheduled to be aired during Ramadan in 1994, these 34 films, each five minutes, were turned into a controversial satirical daily series criticizing Lebanese food culture and depicting the ongoing changes impacting postwar Lebanon.
Who directed Being Camelia?
Being Camelia was directed by Mohamed Soueid.
How long is Being Camelia?
Being Camelia has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).