Book of Suffocations

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Book of Suffocations, is a 2025 Lebanese movie, directed by Yoan Zoghbi, and starring Marc Achkouty, Guy El Kasis, Mohammad Fawzi. with a runtime of 19 minutes.

Overview

Book of Suffocations is an Arabic-language drama film set inside a religious institution, where a young Arab man finds himself caught between deep religious conviction and his queer identity. Struggling to reconcile his faith with forbidden desire, he navigates an internal conflict that threatens his sense of belonging and salvation. The film offers a bold, psychologically intimate portrait of a man forced to confront who he truly is while living under the weight of spiritual and communal expectations. A compelling drama exploring identity, repression, and the cost of living a hidden self.

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