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The Upper Gate

January 1, 1991 1h 30m

Originally released in 1991. The Upper Gate is a documentary film. directed by Arab Loutfi.

Synopsis

The Upper Gate was about Sidon (The capital of the south of Lebanon), the filmmaker Arab Loutfi’s home town; in which she wove a history of the city through the stories of its people. In her film she tries after the 1982 Israeli invasion, which caused so much damage and chaos, to reconstruct her own memories of the place offering accounts of herself, her sister Maha, her uncle and her friends, interspersing them with newspaper clips and personal photographs to illustrate her preoccupations and concerns in relation to Sidon at different times.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1991 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language AR Original language
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Country Palestinian Territory Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Upper Gate about?

The Upper Gate was about Sidon (The capital of the south of Lebanon), the filmmaker Arab Loutfi’s home town; in which she wove a history of the city through the stories of its people. In her film...

Who directed The Upper Gate?

The Upper Gate was directed by Arab Loutfi.

How long is The Upper Gate?

The Upper Gate has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Upper Gate released?

The Upper Gate was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.