The President’s Visit
Lebanon, USA, Qatar / Fiction / 19'07'' / HD / Color / 2017
When a small coastal town of fishermen learns about the secret visit of the President of the Republic to its local soap shop, they embark in an everlasting struggle at cleaning up and maintaining the perfect image of their town.
Director: Cyril Aris
Script: Cyril Aris, Mounia Akl
Director of Photography: Joe Saade
Producer: Marc Fadel, Valerie Martinez
Musician: Paul Tyan
Editing: Cyril Aris, Mounia Akl
Sound: Cedric Kayem
Cast: Fouad Yammine, Nicolas Daniel
CV
Cyril Aris is a Lebanese director and screenwriter, living between New York and Beirut.
Filmography
The President’s Visit 2017, Sofia, Mon Amour 2014, Siham 2013, Fasateen 2012, Beirut, I Love You 2012
Festivals Attended
The President's Visit: Toronto International Film Festival, Cinemed International Mediterranean Film Festival of Montpellier, Dubai International Film Festival, Bogotá Short Film Festival
Awards
The President's Visit: Jury Award - Dubai International Film Festival
Siham: Jury Award - Palm Springs International ShortFest
Contact
cyril.aris@gmail.com