As a film critic with a penchant for stories that resonate deeply, I found “Green Line” to be a profoundly moving and thought-provoking documentary. The unique narrative approach, employing miniature sets and figurines to recreate the turbulent backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, lends an intimate and poignant touch to the tale, making it feel personal yet universal.
As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to announce that MAD World has secured worldwide distribution rights for Sylvie Ballyot’s profound documentary, “Green Line,” about the Lebanon Civil War. This captivating feature film is set to contend for the prestigious Golden Leopard in the primary competition of the Locarno Film Festival. I can hardly wait to witness this powerful story unfold on the big screen!
“The play ‘Green Line,’ penned by both Ballyot and Fida Bizri, employs tiny replicas of Beirut and action figures to depict Bizri’s tumultuous childhood during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990). Utilizing these miniature sets, Bizri confronts former militia members who were active in West Beirut during her 1980s youth – these very militiamen who promised to safeguard her but instead instilled fear within her.”
Subsequently, she initiates conversations with individuals active in East Beirut, some of whom were equally unsettling due to their allegiance to the opposing faction. These unbiased interactions paved the way for a universally inclusive perspective on conflict.
Ballyot and producer Céline Loiseau expressed: “Children brought up in war zones often struggle to move past their past, which can significantly impact their future. It’s when they choose to confront their tragedy, accept it as an unfortunate reality, and lay it to rest that they can truly leave behind what’s preventing them from living happier lives. ‘Green Line’ is our effort to help these individuals and to provide a more complex perspective on a conflict that continues to make news headlines, often portraying people as either survivors, casualties, or pieces on a chessboard where world powers clash.”
In regions where Arabic is spoken, the film titled “Green Line” will be distributed by MAD Distribution, a division of the influential Cairo-based independent studio MAD Solutions – a global leader in disseminating Arabic movies worldwide.
MAD Solutions’ co-founders Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab stated: “One objective we have as a company is to shed light on Arab narratives in a way that broadens perspectives. The distinctive story of Sylvie Ballyot and Fida Bizri offers a deeply personal examination of shared history, which is not only educational but also emotionally powerful.”
Colin Brown, co-president of MAD World, stated: “Just as ‘The Mother of All Lies’, an Oscar-shortlisted Moroccan documentary from last year and the 2005 animated feature ‘Persepolis’ nominated for an Oscar, have demonstrated, it’s not necessary to depend solely on archival footage and interviews when revisiting recent history and personal recollections. ‘Green Line’ is another compelling instance of creative non-fiction filmmaking – a movie that seeks to uncover long-forgotten truths.”
I had the pleasure of collaborating on a film production that was a joint effort between TS Productions in Paris, Films du Force Majeure in Marseille, Xbox Films in Toulouse, and Orjouane Productions in Lebanon. This international cooperation allowed us to bring a unique French-Lebanese cinematic experience to life.
The movie was backed by various funding sources, such as France’s National Cinema Center (CNC), regional bodies like Normandy, Occitania, Southern France, Ile-de-France, and Qatar’s Doha Film Institute.
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I had the privilege of not only directing and co-writing the captivating film “Green Line,” but also took on the roles of cinematographer alongside Béatrice Kordon, collaborated with Charlotte Tourrès in co-editing the film, and joined forces with Luc Meilland to compose its enchanting music.
Born from Fémis film school in Paris, Ballyot has steered multiple short and medium-length fiction films delving into themes of love and family dynamics. Her work consistently examines the delicate balance between personal intimacy and collective experience, with films like “Alice” (2002), “Tel Père Telle Fille,” screened at Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight in 2007, and “Moi Tout Seul” (2012) being prime examples. Additionally, she has directed the documentary “Love and Words” (2008), which was filmed in Yemen.
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