Beirut, Lebanon

It’s been two days since I landed in Beirut, Lebanon for a new project with The Talkies/ Publicis Dubai. Beirut is a production hub for the Middle East, there are over 200 production companies, that means there are a lot of cameras, lights, stages and and an established acting community.   

Yesterday we scouted kitchens in modern homes in the Feytroon Mountains, just north of Beirut. One house had a nice overlook where I got this panorama. Pictured here is my assistant director Toufic, in the background, and Michel, producer.  The Lebanese have been hospitable, fun, witty people.   

Beirut has amazing crumbling architecture that is both beautiful and a little bit sad.