In a war-torn Middle Eastern city where music has been banned by Islamic extremists, Karim, a brilliant musician, struggles to rebuild his destroyed piano while trying to escape to Europe.
Acting
Tarek Yaacoub's hands do more acting than most faces.
Sound
Every broken note is weaponized silence. The absence screams.
Direction
Keyrouz's debut expands his Oscar-shortlisted short with painful confidence.
Director
Jimmy Keyrouz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Aeham Ahmad, the 'Pianist of Yarmouk' who played in rubble until ISIS destroyed his instrument. The film changes his fate.
Shot in Lebanon with a mostly Lebanese cast standing in for Syria—production couldn't secure insurance in actual conflict zones.
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