The Courage of Speaking Out

Croat Director Nebojša Slijepčević lifter a page from a tragic event in his region’s history for the the short film “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent“. The story of a train ride that turned into courage and loss during The 90’s Balkan War. This Chat Cinema Podcast talks to the Cannes Film Festival Palm… Continue reading The Courage of Speaking Out

Lebanon’s Foreign Film Pick

Mira Shaib’s Arze has been chosen as Lebanon’s entry for the Academy Award for Best International Film. The story of a single mother keeping her family above water with a home pastry business.  Ambition can be a bad counselor.  After buying a scooter for business expansion, Arze finds herself on a quest through Beirut trying… Continue reading Lebanon’s Foreign Film Pick