Elie Fairuz by Cynthia Choucair. Lebanon, 2003, 14 min, Beta SP US première

Elie Fairuz is the nickname that Elie Darwish has carried since childhood, because his voice is identical to that of Fairuz, the Lebanese diva. This short documentary tells the story of a man who has shaped his life in total identification with the diva, still awaiting recognition and acknowledgement. In Arabic with English subtitles.

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Cast and Crew:

Producer: Mohamed Soueid (03 Productions)
Cinematographer: Murielle Abourrouss
Editor: Hala el-Khoury
Sound/Music: Hala el-Khoury

Filmmaker Bio:

Cynthia Choucair was born in Lebanon in 1975. She has directed six short films and worked as an assistant director and editor on several projects. She is a founding member of the Beirut based film collective, Beirut DC.

Festivals/ Awards:

  • Ismailiya Film Festival, Egypt, 2003
  • Montpellier film festival, 2003
  • Ayam Beirut Al cinama’iyya, Lebanon, 2004
  • Human Rights Film Festival, Lebanon, 2004
  • Amman Film Festival, Jordan, 2005
  • Arab Film Week, Zurich, 2005

Print Source:

Beirut DC
Furn el-Chebback, Selim el-Khoury Street, Akiki Bldg, Ground Floor, Beirut, Lebanon
Phone: (961 1) 293 212
Email: beirutdc@inco.com.lb