By constructing new meaning out of recycled TV news footage, Zaatari creates a thought-provoking statement against violence.

2. COUNTDOWN, 1995, 7 minutes

Zaatari creates an interesting montage by mixing footage of real-life war and reel entertainment.

3. GIFT, 1995, 4 minutes

A boy begs the filmmaker to let him join a soccer game in order to appear on TV in this look at Lebanon’s summertime beach boys.

4. REFLECTIONS, 1995, 11 minutes

Memories and images of childhood are reflected both on the screen and in the small mirror that a young boy plays with as a toy.

5. A FAMILY PORTRAIT, 1995, 10 minutes

A profile of a young, modern Lebanese family who are having their family photo taken, this multi-layered work examines the differences and similarities between real life and the synthetic world of TV and film.


Rental Information
This film is available from AFD for public screenings and television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please contact institutions@arabfilm.com for institutional/non-theatrical screenings, or festivals@arabfilm.com for theatrical, festival, television, or other bookings.