Mashrou’ Leila - Lil Watan (2013)
Creative Director

"Raasuk" (They made you dance for nothing) is the third album by Lebanese indie group Mashrou' Leila. The title song Lil Watan (For our Nation) is a satire about the distractions that the state uses to control people. “Anytime people demand change, they justify their control by claiming that ‘It’s for the nation’”.

The dancer is the distraction in this video, working hard to keep your attention away from the politically charged lyrics.

Main Credits:
Agency: Leo Burnett Beirut
Creative Director: Areej Mahmoud
Director: Chady Younes
Art Directors: Emma Mouradian, Charbel Sawane
Production Company: Clandestino