Karim Kassem on 'Pipes': Making a Subtle Political Film Amid Lebanon's War
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Rafa Sales Ross
Summary
Lebanese director Karim Kassem discusses his fifth film in five years, "Pipes," premiering at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival's Crystal Globe Competition. The film expands on a supporting character from his 2024 drama "Moondove" and is a subtle political piece made amidst Lebanon's ongoing war and sociopolitical instability. Kassem credits burgeoning MENA film funds for enabling his prolific output despite the challenges of working in a conflict-ridden region.
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VarietyKarim Kassem on 'Pipes': Making a Subtle Political Film Amid Lebanon's Warvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled'Pipes' marks a spinoff of sorts for the young director, who expands on the story of a small supporting character from his 2024 drama 'Moondove.'
Karim Kassem remains one of the most prolific directors in the MENA region despite the sociopolitical instability of his home country of Lebanon.
'Pipes,' having its world premiere as part of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival's prestigious Crystal Globe Competition, is the director's fifth film in five years.
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