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Lebanon Bank Heist: Sisters' Rebellion in "Furies"
4 Sep
Summary
- Two sisters plan a bank heist in Beirut amid an economic crisis.
- Banks froze accounts, trapping people's life savings in 2022.
- Film premieres at Venice, executive produced by George Clooney.
A Lebanese heist thriller, "Furies," is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film is executive-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov. It depicts two sisters in Beirut who plan a bank robbery during the nation's severe economic crisis in 2022.
Financial institutions refused Lebanese citizens access to their own money, trapping millions in savings. The film centers on Maro, a single mother, and her sister Dalia, who need funds for life-saving surgery. When the bank denies their request, they devise an intricate heist.
Their plan recruits an ex-militia member and truck driver, triggering escalating events. Director Rami Kodeih, who co-wrote the script with Nora Mariana, was inspired by his personal experience with frozen bank accounts. The film aims to explore how corruption impacts ordinary people.
Filmed amidst ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, "Furies" is described as an act of faith in cinema's power. It celebrates resilience and family. The Lebanese bank freezes remain in effect as of 2026.
