Jury Statement

“Far from Beyrouth" is a film that touches us through a dialogue between two people, far apart yet deeply connected. Its strength lies in its simplicity, and quiet integrity. It is a story of friendship, love, and a war that destroys everything around it, yet the film carries a powerful sense of intimacy despite the overwhelming presence of destruction. It is a film of great importance, both in its subject and in the sincerity with which it bears witness.

Marija Fridinovaite
Tota Alves