Stories of

Family, identity, and a broken country

Habak Films is an independent production company focusing on stories from and about Lebanon, Syria and the wider Middle East.

  1. "Her stories"

    Women uphold the burden of the war the most. In the absence of security, family, and support, they become responsible caregivers and fighters for their rights in a society which sidelines their role. They don't fall but rise for their family, self, and land.

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  2. Until the Buzzing Stops

    "Until the Buzzing Stops"

    A newfound friendship unravels between filmmaker Habak and beekeeper Ali as they attempt to move frome a deadly war in syria to build a better future in the UK.

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  3. Man looks out over a city from a balcony

    "Syria’s Last Chapter"

    Imad's unwavering commitment to rebuild his farm symbolizes a beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow in the
    country.

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  4. Syria's Prison of Secrets

    "Syria's Prison of Secrets"

    From besieged Aleppo to the confines of a London newsroom, Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist/cameraman Abd Alkader Habak retrace their love story, using their vast personal archives stretching over 13 years of revolutions, war and exile. Can their love survive distance, danger and differences?

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  5. "Birds of War"

    Birds of War follows Lebanese journalist Janay and Syrian activist Habak over 13 years, using personal archives to chart a love story across opposing sides of the Middle East conflict.

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