Hiba, a Syrian refugee, and Sabine, a Lebanese citizen, live in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. In a country where tensions between Syrians and Lebanese are escalating, the two girls share their past experiences and the social barriers they faced while pursuing their passion for climbing. As they navigate their personal challenges, we see the significant impact climbing has on the local community, fostering peace and resilience in a challenging societal context.
Director
Bachar Khattar
Bachar Khattar, director and cinematographer, grew up in Beirut, finishing his studies in Audiovisual in 2008 at Saint Joseph University. His love for the Lebanese countryside led him to meet Avedis Kalpaklian, the ultra-runner and mountaineer, and subsequently Patrick Vaughan. He has immersed in ultra-runs documentaries and developed a passion for trail runs.
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