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Panoptic (12A*) + ScreenTalk

Shubbak Festival

,Barbican Cinema 2
Shot of mannequin dressed as soldier

Panoptic is a letter from a daughter to her deceased father, a former general in the Lebanese army, in an attempt to reconcile with her country’s turbulent past.

A richly textured personal exploration of Beirut's underground worlds – from the church groups of Ethiopian maids, to nightclubs pulsating into the early hours and an opaque night-time Beirut – Rana Eid hints to layers of buried histories, unspoken words. In her attempt to address the paradoxes she sees in her country, she challenges Lebanon’s schizophrenia in ignoring these underground worlds – which are in effect obstructions to the illusion of modernity the country thrives on.

A sound editor and designer by trade, Rana Eid has worked with some of Lebanon’s most iconic directors, including Ghassan Salhab and Vatche Boulghourjian, and her debut documentary is an audio-visual feast, and layered foray into what isn’t seen.

Tagged with: Cinema F-rated Shubbak 2019 Multibuy More...

Lebanon 2017 Dir Rana Eid Run time 79 min

 

* = locally classified by the City of London Corporation

Group Discount available via phone only

Book for 10 or more people to a single screening and receive the discounted price of £10 for ScreenTalks, £8 for film screenings.

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.