Who directed Waves '98?

Waves '98 was directed by Ely Dagher.

Who stars in Waves '98?

Waves '98 stars Elie Bassila, Cherine Khoury.

How long is Waves '98?

Waves '98 has a runtime of 15 minutes.

Which country is Waves '98 from?

Waves '98 is a production from Saudi Arabia.

MovieMay 23, 2015Levant15 min

Waves '98

Name: Waves '98
Genre: Drama, Animation, Fantasy
Released: 2015-05-23
Duration: 15 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Elie Bassila, Cherine Khoury

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At a glance

Waves '98, is a 2015 Saudi movie, directed by Ely Dagher, and starring Elie Bassila, Cherine Khoury. with a runtime of 15 minutes.

Overview

Disillusioned with his life in the suburbs of segregated Beirut, Omar's unusual discovery lures him into the depth of the city. Immersed into a world that is so close yet so isolated from his reality, he finds himself struggling to keep his attachments, his sense of home.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Cast

Elie Bassila

Omar (Voice)

Cherine Khoury

Noura (Voice)

Crew

Ely Dagher

Director · Writer · Producer

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Trivia

Waves '98 is a 2015 animated, live-action short film written and directed by Lebanese artist and filmmaker Ely Dagher. It was awarded the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.