The Upper Gate
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.
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Production Details
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- Released
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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.