Behind The Shield

At a glance

Behind The Shield, is a 2022 Lebanese movie, directed by Sirine Fattouh. with a runtime of 58 minutes.

Overview

Behind the Shield is a reflective and immersive documentary that explores the complex socio-political landscape of Lebanon through the lens of a dash camera installed in the artist’s car. Capturing footage from 2018 to 2020, the film documents two tumultuous years in Beirut’s history: the beginning of the October 2019 protests, the eerie emptiness of the streets during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and the night of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020.

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