After the End of the World

At a glance

After the End of the World, is a 2022 Lebanese movie, directed by Nadim Mishlawi. with a runtime of 72 minutes.

Overview

After the End of the World is a documentary by filmmaker Nadim Mishlawi that immerses viewers in Beirut's complex post-civil war landscape across three turbulent decades. Drawing on a rich visual and audio archive, the film portrays a city suspended between existence and erasure — where the textures of buildings and neighborhoods carry untold stories of survival and loss. Mishlawi employs an evocative soundscape to evoke memory and place, creating an atmospheric portrait that goes beyond conventional documentary storytelling. The film invites reflection on how societies inhabit their wounded histories, the lessons embedded in urban ruins, and the fragile harmony between the natural and man-made worlds. A meditative and visually arresting work, After the End of the World is essential viewing for those interested in Lebanese cinema and the cultural afterlife of conflict.

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