Under the roof… between the walls, Under The Roof… Between The Walls

The story unfolds in a microcosm at the heart of a Lebanese village, reflecting the country’s broader sense of stagnation. The film documents the daily life of a neighborhood in the village of Ghbaleh during the Lebanon-Israel war. Through its characters, it explores the bonds of community, portraying both old age and youth, and weaving a nostalgic thread throughout. Silence prevails, and the shots are breathing, embracing the style of observational documentary filmmaking.

Tatiana Zouein is a Lebanese filmmaker known for her focus on documentary cinema. She enrolled at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) to pursue her studies in film and performing arts. Since then, she has been active in the industry, working alongside award-winning filmmakers and actors on both feature and short films that have been selected at international festivals, as well as on music videos and commercials. Zouein aspires to establish herself as a unique voice in the world of cinema. 

School: Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts