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'Do You Love Me' is an archival journey through Beirut, weaving together Lebanese cinema from the 1950s – present, to explore the country's psyche and its current state.
‘Do You Love Me’ is an archive-based documentary that reflects on life in Lebanon through decades of unrest and cycles of violence. This portrayal of Beirut is constructed from sounds and images drawn from over 100 fiction and documentary films, as well as photographs, home videos, and journalistic archives. Rather than focusing on specific political or historical events, the film explores their psychological and social impact, engaging with themes of violence, memory, trauma, identity, and belonging. Instead of offering a linear history, it presents an emotional portrait of a society struggling to make sense of its past, present, and future. The film doesn’t dwell on nostalgia or seek definitive answers; it lingers on the questions these conditions raise, and how they shape our experience of the present.

Credits

Director
Lana Daher
Screenwriter
Lana Daher, Qutaiba Barhamji
Producer
Lana Daher, Jean Laurent Csinidis
Production Company
My Little Films, Films de Force Majeure

About the Director

Lana Daher
Lana Daher is a Lebanese filmmaker with an MA in Filmmaking from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BFA in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut. Drawing from her experiences in Beirut, her work explores themes of society, memory, and identity.<br />
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