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Beirut Housewife Finds New Life in Acting Amid Crisis
14 May
Summary
- Hiam Abbas and Hend Sabri star in a Beirut-set film.
- The plot follows a housewife taking on acting to earn money.
- Filming is planned for October in Beirut amidst financial collapse.
In the heart of a financially collapsing Beirut, a new film titled 'Your Turn, 203' is slated for production this October. The movie, directed by Cynthia Sawma, will feature Hiam Abbas as Aida, a housewife struggling with her husband's job loss and the economic downturn. Driven by necessity, Aida responds to an extras casting call, a path that leads her to discover a new sense of self and female camaraderie.
She is introduced to the extras agency 'Paradise' by Saydeh, played by Hend Sabri, who is already working as an extra. This journey allows Aida to challenge societal expectations and redefine her role beyond domesticity. The film's themes of resilience and empowerment resonate with the current socio-political climate, reflecting a sense of individuals feeling like pawns in their own lives.
