Co-Editing, Sound synch and Title Credit Animatics
of a Lebanese Classic by Ziad Rahbani
As with Bennesbeh Labokra Chou, the restoration of this play is monumental for the Lebanese.
The play depicts the longitude of the nature of the political climate that hasn't evolved since the '70s. The audio recordings of Ziad's plays have had an impact on the lives of many. They will continue to have the same impact as younger generations also now know them by heart.
Ziad Rahbani released this play in the 1980's highlighting the influence of the corrupt ruling class of Lebanon on the people.
the story is set in a mental health institute
with a special section for individuals affected by the Lebanese civil war
with a special section for individuals affected by the Lebanese civil war
Each patient has a different mental health disorder
There is the character Rashid, played by Ziad, the egocentric maniac who is willing to defend his party at all cost. A couple is rehabilitating from Marijuana addiction, their preferred tool of Escapism of the harsh realities of Lebanon.
One patient is dealing with PTSD. Another adamant at exposing the "big" conspiracy theory while his counterpart has given up. And lastly, the one obsessed with knowing the religion of everybody he encounters; for safety reasons, of course.
Other characters in the play represent the part of society that has grown accustomed to and learned to deal with the political climate. The nurses, played mostly by women, put up with patients.
Lastly, the psychiatrist resorts to sedatives to solve most of his patients' issues, pushing them to revolt.
The play ends with Rashid's dismissal as he never shows any sign of recovery, a metaphor for Lebanon's situation.
The play ends with Rashid's dismissal as he never shows any sign of recovery, a metaphor for Lebanon's situation.
This play still accurately depicts Lebanon
40 years later
Thank you!
