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Wissam Smayra
Wissam Smayra (; born April 8, 1974) is a Lebanese film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for directing the comedy-drama film '' Perfect Strangers'' (2022), as well as being an executive producer on Academy Award for Best Foreign Film nominated '' Capernaum'' (2018). = Early life = Wissam Smayra was born in Beirut, Lebanon on April 8, 1974. His formative years were defined by the harsh realities of conflict as he grew up in war-ravaged neighborhoods. His family home became a casualty of bombings, shaping the backdrop of his upbringing. These turbulent experiences during the war laid the groundwork for his resilience and artistic inclination. Despite the adversity, he found solace in storytelling, a coping mechanism that would ultimately pave the way for his future career as a prolific and diversified director. =Career= TV Commercials After completing his studies in Film in Beirut, Smayra began his career in the advertising industry. He initially served as a cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beirut
Beirut, french: Beyrouth is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. , Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, and was one of Phoenicia's most prominent city states, making it one of the oldest cities in the world (see Berytus). The first historical mention of Beirut is found in the Amarna letters from the New Kingdom of Egypt, which date to the 14th century BC. Beirut is Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy, with many banks and corporations based in the city. Beirut is an important seaport for the country and region, and rated a Beta + World City by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Beirut was severely damaged by the Lebanese Civil War, the 2006 Lebanon War, and the 2020 massive explosion in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
