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Ihtira'a, is a Lebanese movie, directed by Sabina Botros, and starring Elyssa Skaff, Manessa Barakji, Amal Balesh. with a runtime of 9 minutes.
Ihtira'a is an Arabic-language drama film set within a secluded, crumbling hotel that becomes an unlikely refuge for a family seeking emotional escape. Instead of the peace they hoped for, the family finds themselves confronting the deeply rooted dynamics of violence that have long shaped their relationships. Caught between continuing to endure a painful coexistence and choosing to finally break free from their shared trauma, each member faces a pivotal reckoning. The film uses its decaying setting as a powerful metaphor for the family's internal collapse, exploring themes of inherited pain, silence, and the heavy cost of unresolved wounds. A psychologically layered dramatic work, Ihtira'a draws viewers into the quiet devastation of a household on the edge.
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