Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
I wonder what our bodies and emotions would be like without threats and fear. This abstractly autobiographical story takes place in Beirut, Lebanon, 30 years after the end of the civil war, and a few months before the disastrous explosion of August 2020. Samar, a young comic book artist, has begun a new project without knowing how it will end. Between anguished dreams, childhood memories, romantic experiences, and wanderings around Beirut's artistic and queer scenes, he tells of his difficulties living in an uncertain context, which leaves him in a permanent state of apprehension. Through his anxious eyes, we see an entire community's perspective in a city of changing colors and moods.
Synopsis
What would life feel like without fear and oppression? Is it possible to find solace in the power of chosen family, underground art collectives, and ultimately revolution?
Set in Beirut, Lebanon, a city once known to be a vibrant cultural center of the region. It's 30 years after the end of the civil war, and a few months before the disastrous explosion of August 2020. Samar, a young queer comic book artist, wanders between anguished dreams, childhood memories, romantic experiences, and Beirut's alternative communities. This abstractly autobiographical story tells of the author's anxiety over living in a complex city of changing colors and moods. Three powerful themes: art, sex, and political uprising, are interwoven in a compelling narrative and an otherwordly color palette.