They No Longer See the Land, but Square Meters

At a glance

They No Longer See the Land, but Square Meters, is a 2024 Lebanese movie, directed by Ghassan Halwani. with a runtime of 17 minutes.

Overview

Based on a research project “Master-Planning in Lebanon: Manufacturing Landscapes of Inequality” by Public Works Studio, the film looks into the inevitable result of policies relying on commodifying and financializing the land, a permanent loss on all levels – physical, social, private, and intimate.

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