Linda Sara
Linda Sara

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Linda Sara

1995
Movie
107 min
Spanish

Facing financial ruin, four siblings decide to sell the valuables within their mother's house, without telling her and by embellishing their history.

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Director: Randa ChahoudGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Linda Sara is a Lebanese film that tells the story of Linda, a young woman who is deeply in love with the poet Fouad. Their relationship is complicated by societal pressures and the turbulent political climate of Lebanon. Linda struggles to reconcile her desires with the expectations placed upon her, navigating a path that is both personal and political. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity in a war-torn country.

Critical Reception

Linda Sara received a limited release and is not widely reviewed in major international publications. Information on its critical reception is sparse, but it has been noted for its portrayal of female experience within a specific socio-political context.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's inner world amidst conflict.

  • Noted for its atmospheric direction and evocative cinematography.

  • Considered a significant work within Lebanese cinema, highlighting social and political issues.

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Fun Fact

Randa Chahoud, the director, was one of the few female directors making films in Lebanon during the 1990s, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval.

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