Tales of the Wounded Land

Local title
Haavatud maa lood
Original title
Tales of the Wounded Land
Director
Abbas Fahdel
Country
Lebanon
Year
2025
Programme
Best of Docs
Genre
War film
Subject
war, belonging

This film captures the everyday lives of those caught in the storm of the Israeli attacks. Through the voices of family, friends, and neighbours, it bears witness to loss, displacement, and the fragile efforts to heal, rebuild, and preserve dignity in the aftermath of destruction.

“My film was born from the need to bear witness to a war that shattered our lives and homes, and to show how, despite everything, resilience and humanity continue to flourish amid the ruins.” – Abbas Fahdel, Film Director

Abbas Fahdel won the Best Director Award at the Locarno Film Festival for the film.

Director
Abbas Fahdel
Screenwriter
Abbas Fahdel
Cast
Nour Ballouk
Producer
Nour Ballouk
Cinematographer
Abbas Fahdel
Runtime
Language
Arabic
Subtitles
English
Other festivals
Amsterdam IDFA

Screenings

4th Lux Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening010418 / Haavatud maa lood
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6th Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening030614 / Haavatud maa lood
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
4th Lux Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening100421 / Haavatud maa lood
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