Who directed Merely a Smell?

Merely a Smell was directed by Maher Abi Samra.

How long is Merely a Smell?

Merely a Smell has a runtime of 10 minutes.

Which country is Merely a Smell from?

Merely a Smell is a production from Lebanon.

MovieSeptember 14, 2007Levant10 min

Merely a Smell

Name: Merely a Smell
Released: 2007-09-14
Duration: 10 min

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Merely a Smell, is a 2007 Lebanese movie, directed by Maher Abi Samra. with a runtime of 10 minutes.

Overview

In four long takes, like a haiku in black and white, we enter the rubble of a country following the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Without ever looking death in the face, the absence of life shows itself over the course of clues appearing in the no man’s land of a battered Beirut. In silent, frozen time, the film subtly refers to the spectator’s imagination in alluding to death.

Last updated: June 23, 2026