Who directed The Birds Have Left Beirut?

The Birds Have Left Beirut was directed by Khalil Dreyfus Zaarour.

How long is The Birds Have Left Beirut?

The Birds Have Left Beirut has a runtime of 16 minutes.

Which country is The Birds Have Left Beirut from?

The Birds Have Left Beirut is a production from Lebanon.

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The Birds Have Left Beirut

Name: The Birds Have Left Beirut
Duration: 16 min

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The Birds Have Left Beirut, is a Lebanese movie, directed by Khalil Dreyfus Zaarour. with a runtime of 16 minutes.

Overview

The Birds Have Left Beirut is a Lebanese documentary drama that centers on the catastrophic Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020 — recorded as one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history. Through the intimate story of Zeina, a survivor whose life was irrevocably shattered that day, the film bears witness to a nation's trauma. Blending personal testimony with collective grief, it captures how a single moment of destruction reverberates through individual lives and an entire city. A deeply humanistic portrait of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of catastrophe, The Birds Have Left Beirut is essential viewing for audiences interested in Lebanese cinema and the human cost of political neglect.

Last updated: August 9, 2026