The Heir (2020) short film
from the series Beirut 6:07
“The Heir” chronicles the surreal birth experience of George Khneiser, based on true events. His delivery is interrupted by the Beirut August 4 explosion, shaking his safe haven in the womb. But as a medical crew delivers him safely into his mother’s arms, he meets his terrified mother in an apocalyptic world, the world that he will inherit.
“The Heir” is part of the Anthology BEIRUT 6:07, a Shahid Original, and was created as a response to the August 4 Port Explosion in Beirut by several directors and artists from Lebanon. You can watch all the Beirut 6:07 short films on Shahid VIP and on other platforms.
Main Credits:
Written and Directed by Areej Mahmoud.
Part of the Original Series "Beirut 6:07" (Anthology)
A Shahid Original, An Initiative by IMAGIC Group, Shahid VIP, & MBC Group.
Starring: Rita Hayek & Elie Metri
Cinematography: Damoun Ghawi & Johan Horjus
Produced by The Big Picture Studios In Collaboration with Stoked Films, Migrate Films (South Africa) Produced by Alain Hochar and Mazen Fayad
Executive Producers: Fadi Harb & Jawad Abou Jaoude
Co-Producers: Rita El Hachem, Charbel Awad
Special Effects by CFX Digital
Baby Puppet by Rob Carlisle
SFX by Max Poolman MXFX
Sound Design by DB Studios
Sound Design Rana Eid
Post Production by Alley Cat
Colorist: Haytham Alwan