DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2009

12 ANGRY LEBANESE -THE DOCUMENTARY (12 ANGRY LEBANESE - THE DOCUMENTARY)

Winner of Muhr Arab / Documentary /First Prize :Zeina Daccache (Director)
Winner of People Choice Awards /People Choice Award :Zeina Daccache (Director)

Lebanon / 2009 / Portuguese dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / DigiBeta / 85 mins

Genre: Documentary

Cast & Credits

Director: Zeina Daccache
Producer: Zeina Daccache
Scriptwriter: Zeina Daccache
Cinematographer: Jocelyne Abi Gebrayel
Editor: Michèle Tyan
Composer: Catharsis-LCDT, Zeina Daccache
Cast (in alphabetical order): Zeina Daccache

Synopsis

A theatre director specialising in working with disadvantaged and traumatised people, Zeina Daccache struggled to set up Lebanon's first prison-based drama project in the country's notorious Roumieh Prison. For 15 months, 45 inmates, some completely illiterate, found themselves working together to present an adaptation of the famous stage play '12 Angry Men', here re-named '12 Angry Lebanese'. Through their new-found creative outlet, we witness the prisoners coalesce into a slick, professional ensemble. Inspiring and honest, this account of the prisoners' journey demonstrates the positive effect of art therapy and the positive effect on some of the most ostracised individuals in society.

Contains: Parental Guidance (PG)