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El Arena

El Arena · El Arena

Jay B. Jammal

2022, LBN, USA, 77', M12


Transmission 2022

18 Nov 2022 · Passos Manuel · 16H00

24 Nov 2022 · Passos Manuel · 22H00


EN screening1 EN screening2 

In Beirut, thanks to the relative freedom of expression in Lebanon, rappers from all over the Middle East gather in what is known as "The Arena". It is here that the most epic rap battles in the Arab world take place. Jay B. Jammal's documentary delves into this underworld of creativity and companionship, a musical oasis in a country ravaged by war. And despite the degradation of the country's various institutions following the invasion of the capital in 2020, these men pursue their passion. Against bullets, rhymes!