Double

In Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, a young girl named Sandra attends a school where the administration attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst the surrounding chaos. As the conflict escalates, the lines between reality and performance blur for Sandra and her classmates as they prepare for a school play, reflecting the anxieties and resilience of life under siege.

Double received moderate critical attention, with praise often directed at its sensitive portrayal of childhood resilience amidst conflict. Some critics noted its atmospheric tension and thematic depth, while others found its pacing to be slow.

• Praised for its poignant depiction of childhood innocence contrasted with wartime brutality.

• Commended for creating a palpable atmosphere of tension and unease.

• Some found the narrative's subtlety challenging to fully engage with.

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Selected for the Contemporary World Cinema program at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.

The film was shot in Beirut during the summer of 2015, aiming to capture the specific ambiance of the city during a period of intense conflict.