Maroun Returns to Beirut (2024)

'Feyrouz Serhal's Day Trip' honors Lebanese filmmaker Maroun Baghdadi by exploring Beirut through his vision. The documentary follows Feyrouz Serhal on a day trip around the city, weaving together personal stories, historical moments, and Baghdadi’s art. It offers a fascinating look at Lebanon’s difficult past and its continuing social and political changes. During her trip, Serhal meets people who knew Baghdadi, revealing how his art reflected and responded to his environment – a city marked by conflict but also full of strength and creativity. These encounters paint a vivid picture of Beirut as a blend of memories, experiences, and hopes, all seen through Baghdadi’s unique eyes. The film also highlights cinema's ability to record history and personal stories. By examining Baghdadi's films, we see how his work documented Lebanon’s challenges and revealed the human spirit that persisted through hardship. Ultimately, 'Feyrouz Serhal's Day Trip' is a tribute to Maroun Baghdadi and an examination of how art, history, and memory connect in Beirut.