The Beirut Apt

The Beirut Apt
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Daniel Salaris
Produced by Gavin Hallier
Co-producers:
Popular Production
Collettivo Don Quixote
Cinematography Fabio Colazzo
Edited by Roberto Carini
Distributed by Malastrada Film
Release date
 2007
Running time
 50 minutes
Country Italy
United Kingdom
Language English

The Beirut Apt is a 2007 joint Italian / British GBLT documentary directed by Daniele Salaris and produced by Gavin Hallier and co-produced by Popular Production and distributed by Malastrada Film about Lebanese gays and lesbians and comprises interviews and testimonials of their experiences conducted in a Beirut apartment, thus the title of the documentary.

An official soundtrack was released. The documentary was an official selection of 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, as well as the 23rd Turin International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.

Synopsis

It shows Lebanese gays and lesbians passing through the conflict of sexual, religious and social identity, the war against Israel and the "Article 534" of the Lebanese Penal Code that forbids "indecent acts". Main characters featured are Youssef, dancer, Maha, a psychotherapist, Rachid, a shopworker and Faisal, a Palestinian origin Reike healer.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Detailed description of main characters interviewed for the documentary The Beirut Apt


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