Philippe Aractingi

Philippe Aractingi (b. 1964, Beirut), a filmmaker of French-Lebanese origin, has shot over 40 films, from news reports and documentaries to more personal offerings. After living 12 years in France, Aractingi returned to his native country to create the first Lebanese musical following the Civil War. Bosta was the result, a movie that found its way into distribution in more than 20 countries. Under the Bombs is his second feature. In his third, this time purely autobiographical film Héritages (2014), Aractingi tells of the history of his own family living in exile over the course of four generations.

50. MFF Karlovy Vary