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Lebanese Sisters' Daring Bank Heist Amidst Economic Collapse
4 Sep
Summary
- Two sisters attempt a daring bank heist in Beirut to reclaim frozen funds.
- The heist is inspired by a 1976 Beirut bank robbery yielding millions.
- The film, 'Furies,' explores the moral complexities of their desperate actions.
In Beirut, 2022, sisters Maro and Dalia face a grim reality of economic collapse and frozen bank accounts. Driven by desperation, they devise an audacious plan to break into a bank and retrieve their funds. Their scheme is partly inspired by a significant 1976 bank heist in the same city.
The film 'Furies' chronicles their perilous journey, highlighting the stark contrast between their personal struggles and the city's chaotic atmosphere. They enlist an eclectic group, including a truck driver and a former militia member, for the high-stakes operation.
Director Rami Kodeih delivers a kinetic thriller that delves into the moral ambiguities of the sisters' actions. Their desperate bid for financial freedom raises questions about the broader impact on others, even as they aim to escape Lebanon.
