ARABISK FILMFEST: DANCING ON THE EDGE OF A VOLCANO - 22/9 KL. 15:15

Regi: Cyril Aris. Libanon/Tyskland, 2023. Arabisk/engelsk/fransk tale, engelsk tekst. Format: DCP. 1t 27min.

In the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion from August 4th 2020 in Beirut, a film crew is facing a serious dilemma: should they defy the chaos and move forward with the shooting of their film or surrender to the multiple crises that are spreading all over the country? Dancing on the Edge of the Volcano captures their relentless battle to keep making cinema in a shattered city.

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Etterdønningene fra den katastrofale eksplosjonen den 4 august i Beirut, møter et filmcrew et seriøst dilemma: skal de trosse kaoset og fortsette innspillingen av filmen eller skal de gi etter for de forskjellige krisene som sprer seg i landet? “Dancing on the Edge of the Volcano” fanger deres nådeløse kamp for å beholde filmkunsten i ruinene av en knust by.  

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Arabisk filmfest er en liten festival, men med et stort hjerte og drives i stor grad på dugnad. Vi ønsker at alle skal ha muligheten til å delta, så derfor har vi innført forskjellige priskategorier slik at man kan delta, uansett økonomi.

Arabisk filmfest is an annual festival held in Bergen that showcases internationally recognized and award-winning films from and about the Arab region. We aim to highlight diverse classic and mainstream films that contribute to a more inclusive and representative film culture. Through various genres such as drama, comedy, thrillers, and documentaries, the festival provides a unique insight into a culture and a world that Western audiences often only see through the news. 

In addition to the films, the festival offers panel discussions, safe spaces to discuss films, opportunities to savor Arabic music and food together, and a range of experiences meant to engage and inspire attendees and create a sense of community and inclusion.

The Arab Film Festival is organized in collaboration with Cinemateket I Bergen.