Beirut Hide and Seek Poster

written, directed & produced by Darine Hotait
USA. 2010-2011. Narrative Drama
Beirut - 1982. A family is stuck in the middle of civil war. The war, up to this point political, becomes an internal family struggle when Jamila discovers the secret queer relationship between her brother Samir and his friend Omar.
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​Winner Audience Award at Zero Film Festival in Los Angeles
Winner Best Short Film at Evolution International Film Festival
Winner Best Original Score at Los Angeles International Film Festival
Honorable Mention at Los Angeles International Film Festival
Nominated Best Foreign Short Film at International Filmmaker Film Festival in UK
Official Selection: La Cabina Film festival, San Francisco International Women Film Festival, Lebanese Film Festival, Cannes Short Film Corner.