The years of war, change, modernization, and immigration
have changed the face of today’s Lebanon. Fairuz, whose
identity is as much a part of Lebanese history as Lebanon is a
part of hers, considers the films she made her favorite work.
“The past never leaves us. Forget souvenirs,
I consider the films I did to have
all those things we loved and wanted to stay forever. They capture
moments
in time, in the history of Lebanon when there was peace, prosperity,
and
happiness. Unlike reality, on film they are always there.”
*
|
| 1968 |
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Bint Elhares (Night
Guard’s Daughter), Rahbani/Barakat |
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| 1967 |
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Safar Barlek (Exile), Rahbani/Barakat |
|
| 1965 |
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Biyya’ Elkhawatem (Rings
for Sale), Rahbani/Chahin |
* Source: Documentary, Fairuz – 1998. |
| 2003 |
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We Loved Each
Other So Much (WE HIELDEN ZOVEEL VAN MEKAAR).
Fairuz
is considered far and away the greatest music star alive and
the most popular cultural phenomenon in the Arab world. For
half a century now, Fairuz has been a living legend in the Arab
world. Her home is Beirut, once a thriving seaport, “The
Paris of the Middle East”, and a haven for those fleeing
religious or ethnic persecution. During the civil war Fairuz
remained in Beirut and the film portrays the love of diverse
Beirut inhabitants for this diva. Through the music and the
myth that grew around Fairuz, they tell their life stories and
narrate the stirring history of their city. Directed by Jack
Janssen. |
|
| 1999 |
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‘Arrab Elmao’ed
(Time is Upon Us)
Covered Fairuz’s
historical performance at MGM’s Garden Arena. It is a
rare, behind the scenes look at the Lebanese Legend while she
and her entourage prepare for the grand event. Scenes include
rehearsals, stage set up, a private reception to honor Fairuz,
as well as her visits to local attractions. Directed by Rima
Rahbani. |
|
| 1998 |
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Fairuz
A
history of Fairuz and Lebanon. The documentary begins with Fairuz’s
happy childhood and modest upbringing, the summers she spent
at her grandmother’s mountain village, her beginning at
the Lebanese Radio Station, the long journey with Assi and Mansour
Rahbani, the civil war, and the return of peace. The film tells
the story of Lebanon through Fairuz’s voice, which is
a part of the mosaic of Lebanese history, and a call to those
who left to return to the land she never left. Directed by Frederic
Mitterrand. |
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| 1971 |
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Fairuz in America
Covered
Fairuz’s first major tour in North America. Produced by
Parker & Associates |
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Hikayet El’iswara
(A Bracelet’s Story) |
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Dei’it Elghani (Rich
Village) |
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Layali Elsa’ed (Nights
of Happiness) |
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Alquds fil Baal (Jerusalem
in my Heart) |
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Dafater Ellayl (Night Memoirs) |
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Ma’ Ezzikrayat (Reminiscing)
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Sahret Hub (Night of Love) |
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Qasidet Hub (Love Poem) |
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