A Spell of Absence

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A history of Lebanon’s Shiites, based on personal writings and memoirs. The film retraces the twelfth sect’s journey through Jabal Amel, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon and Beirut, while while exploring the major events and factors that influenced a people’s existence.

Director: Mohamed Soueid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 200 min
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Spell of Absence about?
A history of Lebanon’s Shiites, based on personal writings and memoirs. The film retraces the twelfth sect’s journey through Jabal Amel, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon and Beirut, while while exploring the major events and factors that influenced a people’s existence.
Who directed A Spell of Absence?
A Spell of Absence was directed by Mohamed Soueid.
How long is A Spell of Absence?
A Spell of Absence has a runtime of 3h 20m (200 minutes).
What genre is A Spell of Absence?
A Spell of Absence is a Documentary film.