Kash Kash - Without Feathers We Can't Live

THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 | 7:00PM
ACMI

THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 — TUESDAY 9 MAY
ONLINE SCREENING

Film Synopsis

Under the golden sun of Beirut, we discover an unexpected bearer of hope: the pigeon game of chance, Kash Hamam. Their flight follows the choreography of ancient tradition.

On the flat rooftops high above the labyrinthine streets are three men who have bonded over their love of pigeons; and a girl who dreams of entering the masculine game.

Lea Najjar’s cinematic debut is an extraordinary portrait of her hometown, Beirut. A city shaped by a corrupt elite, protests and one of the biggest ammonium nitrate explosions of the 21st century. Its hard-pressed citizens come together to build communities despite the chaos. A vivid, impressionistic snapshot from an already eminent director.

This film features a pre-recorded introduction from director Lea Najjar.

This event will be Auslan interpreted with film and introduction presented with open captions.

“A piece of delicate yet vigorous cinema.”

— Jury Statement CHP:DOX, NEXT:WAVE Award

Film Info

Rating: Unclassified 15+

Director: Lea Najjar

Country: Lebanon, Qatar, Germany

Year: 2022

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: Arabic with English Subtitles

Genre: Documentary

Awards: “Kash Kash” celebrated its world premiere at the CPH: DOX in Copenhagen where it won the NEXT:WAVE Competition for best debut and emerging filmmaker from the international scene.

Screening Location: ACMI Federation Square, Melbourne | Plan your visit to ACMI

Accessibility: Wheelchair, Open Captions, Auslan Interpreted

Festival Selection