Lebanon... Imprisoned Splendour
Lebanon... Imprisoned Splendour;[1][2][3][4] is a documentary film written and produced by Daizy Gedeon, covering Lebanon and its history. In the film, several political figures were interviewed by Gedeon, including Jean Obeid, Samir Geagea, Amine Gemayel and Walid Jumblatt.[5] The film also stars Egyptian-Lebanese actor Omar Sharif.
| Lebanon... Imprisoned Splendour (Film) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Daizy Gedeon |
| Written by | Daizy Gedeon |
| Produced by | Daizy Gedeon |
| Starring | Daizy Gedeon Omar Sharif |
Release date |
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Running time | 61 minutes |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Language | Lebanese Arabic |
Lebanon... Imprisoned Splendour won several awards including the 1996 Silver Screen Award at the US International Film & Video Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[6]
Cast
Awards
| Award/Festival | Category | Winner/Nominee | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| US International Film & Video Festival | Silver Screen | Daizy Gedeon | Won |
| 1998 Academy Awards for Best Feature Documentary | Feature Documentary | Daizy Gedeon | Nominated |
| Kahlil Gibran | Literary Award | Daizy Gedeon | Won |
| Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission | High Commendation | Daizy Gedeon | Won |
| Boston Film Festival | Best of the Shorts | Daizy Gedeon | Won |
| Museum of Sydney | "Our eternal search for a homeland" | Daizy Gedeon | |
References
- "Lebanon...Imprisoned Splendour (1996) – The Screen Guide – Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- "Lebanon Imprisoned Splendour (1995)". BFI. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- Thomas, Kevin (1997-09-25). "A Tribute to the People of Lebanon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- Kurosawa, Susan (2012-03-01). Places In the Heart: Thirty prominent Australians reveal their special corners of the world. Hachette Australia. ISBN 978-0-7336-2894-8.
- Vandenberg, John (September 1997). ""Lebanon.Imprisoned Splendour" Holds Official U.S. Premiere". Washington Report on Middle East Affairs. XI (2).
- """Lebanon.Imprisoned Splendour" Holds Official U.S. Premiere" by Vandenberg, John – Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Vol. XI, Issue 2, September 1997".
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