Lebanon... Imprisoned Splendour (1996)

The Imprisoned Splendour that is Lebanon, manifests itself on many different levels. Its unique religious and cultural dichotomies, its geographical and historical position in global events and its future role in a volatile and turbulent Middle East. The Film will show Lebanon's natural beauty and location within the heart of the Middle East and the spirit of hospitality and generosity of its people which serve to create an oasis that is the Lebanese people's international legacy. The Film will examine the strong family unit, an endemic feature of Lebanese society, which has proved to be a biding and empowering force in a nation devastated by war. The pervading themes of the Film will be emphasised by drawing upon the principles of the great Lebanese poet, writer and philosopher - Kahlil Gibran - one of Lebanon's greatest National Treasures. We will examine, through interviews with Key figures, the issues that are deep-seated within an historical, cultural and religious context and which form the basis of fundamental differences that underly Lebanon today. We will seek to discover whether the emotional scars of the war can ever be healed, and at what cost. By unlocking these issues, we will seek to release the "Imprisoned Splendour" that is a stepping stone to harmony within - Lebanon.