THE FINALE
Genre
Drama
Running time
73 minutes
Year
2025
Language
Arabic
Subtitle
English
Country
Lebanon
Director
Rodolphe Chedid
Bio
Producer
Rodolphe Chedid
Cast
Fadia Souaiby, Jean Issa, Wafaa Tarabay, Romeo Warcha
Scriptwriter
Rodolphe Chedid
In a secluded Lebanese village, Amal and Naeem, married for 50 years, find their peaceful life marked by the absence of their children, who left during the war more than three decades ago. Feeling a profound void, Amal seeks to rekindle their connection and rediscover meaning by asking Naeem to write their life story. He reluctantly agrees, and they embark on an intimate journey through forgotten memories and unspoken truths. As they revisit their past, they confront the love they’ve built and the questions that have shaped their lives. Filmed with a unique and original cinematic language, this love story is a powerful testament to how film can beautifully convey emotions, memories and the intimate details that make life extraordinary.
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