The Beirut Apt

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.

The Beirut Apt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDaniel Salaris
Produced byGavin Hallier
Co-producers:
Popular Production
Collettivo Don Quixote
CinematographyFabio Colazzo
Edited byRoberto Carini
Distributed byMalastrada Film
Release date
2007
Running time
50 minutes
CountryItaly
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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 Reiki healer.[1]

See also

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