To kick off this 36th edition of the festival, which runs from 8 to 13 July, we invite you to join us on Tuesday 8 July at 9pm, in the exceptional setting of the Théâtre Silvain! Preview screening of Kontinental ‘25 in the presence of Radu Jude and Eszter Tompa. Free admission.

For its 36th edition, FIDMarseille remains true to its mission: to spotlight independent cinema that is attentive to the echoes of the contemporary world and to the stories that reveal its fractures, both intimate and collective.

To kick off this 36th edition of the festival, which runs from 8 to 13 July, we invite you to join us on Tuesday 8 July at 9pm, in the exceptional setting of the Théâtre Silvain! Preview screening of Kontinental ‘25 in the presence of Radu Jude and Eszter Tompa. Free admission.

For its 36th edition, FIDMarseille remains true to its mission: to spotlight independent cinema that is attentive to the echoes of the contemporary world and to the stories that reveal its fractures, both intimate and collective.

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

Tatiana Zouein

Lebanon, 2024, 13’

Synopsis

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.

Biography

Tatiana Zouein

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