The Lebanese Rocket Society

Apr 11 2013 Not Rated 1h 33m
Documentary

Lebanon's brief flirtation with space travel in the 1960s becomes a poignant metaphor for the Arab world's utopian dreams in this riveting documentary.

Plot

From 1960 to 1966, a space project was undertaken in Lebanon. Several rockets, which became larger and more powerful with time, were launched from the hills surrounding Beirut by a group of scientists, university students and army experts. This group, led by Manoug Manougian, was called: The Lebanese Rocket Society.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige

Production Countries

Qatar, Lebanon, France

Production Companies

Abbout Productions, Mille et une productions

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
161
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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