Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano

2023 NR 1h 27m 7.2

On August 4th 2020, an explosion hits the port of Beirut destroying a large part of Lebanon's capital. A Lebanese film crew decides to continue shooting their movie, in a nation struggling with economic turmoil and societal collapse.

On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew faces an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema, opposing a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to enable change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.

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Studio(s): Reynard Films, Abbout Productions

Originally Released: Jul 03, 2023

Production Countries: Lebanon, Germany

Genres: Documentary