This July, Metropolis marks 19 years on the Lebanese cultural scene with a special program of short films, to be screened on July 8, 9, and 10 in its new space in Mar Mikhael. True to its dedication to supporting independent cinema in Lebanon , this edition shines a spotlight on Lebanese filmmakers and their unique voices.

Despite the many challenges Lebanon has faced since 2024, Metropolis has remained unwavering in inspiring new generations, preserving and celebrating Lebanese and regional film heritage, and fostering partnerships that enrich the cinematic landscape both locally and beyond. Since reopening in December 2024, Metropolis has brought this vision to life through a dynamic series of initiatives that have revitalized Lebanon’s cultural scene.

After the screenings, we invite you to gather with us in the Metropolis garden for drinks and conversations with the directors.

Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 7pm
Fizr (Rani Nasr, 13 min)
Stones Never Lie (Maxime Hourani, 29 min)
Shattered (Elyssa Skaff, 14 min)

Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 9pm
Radio (Josef Khallouf, 22 min)
Saint Rose (Zayn Alexandre, 14 min)
A Mother Goes to the Beach (Pedro Hasrouny, 15 min)

Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 7pm
The Secret Garden (Nour Ouayda, 27 min)
Somewhere in Between (Dahlia Nemlich, 15 min)
Manity (Hussen Ibraheem, 16 min)

Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 9pm
Sourd (Roy Arida, 37 min)
I Come From The Sea (Feyrouz Serhal, 22 min)

Thursday 10 July 2025 at 7pm
Dans les yeux de Maya (Salim Saab, 12 min)
Death & Other Fears (Marie-Louise Elia, 11 min)
If the Sun Drowned Into an Ocean of Clouds (Wissam Charaf, 20 min) 

Ticket Price: 4.5$

Free seating.

Tickets available at Antoine ticketing