A rich tapestry of voices tell the story of this remarkable region and reveal the enduring solidarity that binds its diverse people.

Supported by the Druze Heritage Foundation, filmmakers visited thirty-five towns in Wadi Al Taym, a valley connecting Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. They interviewed over seventy locals about this unique region, which supplies water to four countries and serves as a route for invading armies and migrating birds between Europe and Africa. Historically, Wadi Al Taym has been the first to experience conflict and the last to achieve peace.

Demographically, Wadi Al Taym is the only place in the Levant where all religions and sects coexist. Despite this diversity, a strong sense of identity and solidarity prevails among its residents. Mount Hermon, which extends into Upper Galilee, holds sacred significance for all faiths; it is where Jesus Christ was transfigured and the Druze faith originated.

Since the establishment of modern Lebanon, Wadi Al Taym has faced economic and political marginalization, leading many young people to emigrate without returning. This film seeks to convey the unique narrative, identity, and geographical significance of this region.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.

60 minutes | 2023
Arabic with English subtitles