Saved events

The Long Season (15*) + ScreenTalk with Ramia Suleiman

Part of: Human Rights Watch Film Festival

,Barbican Cinema 2
A still from The Long Season

Using his renowned single shot technique, Leonard Retel Helmrich takes us inside Majdal Anjar, a Syrian camp in Lebanon, for an intimate look at life for those whose lives are postponed by the war.

In the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon lies refugee camp Majdal Anjar, where a small community of the country’s approximately 1.2 million Syrian refugees live. Award-winning director Leonard Retel Helmrich spent a year-and-a-half following a handful of lively and resilient characters: a love-sick young man, eager to marry despite his elders’ sharp discouragement; a conflicted teacher, passionate about her work at the camp but under pressure to return to her husband and the dangers that await her in Syria; and a family torn apart when a husband marries a second wife.

'The Long Season is very different from any films I have seen due to its incredible access. I am shocked at what the filmmakers were able to capture. The film does a great job at showing the dangers in Syria and struggles that refugee families go through.'

Bassam Khawaja, Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch

This screening followed by a discussion with cinematographer Ramia Suleiman.

Tagged with: Cinema Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2018 Talks & events

Netherlands/Lebanon 2017 Leonard Retel Helmrich 114 min

* This film has been locally classified by the Barbican Centre

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings

Discover

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.