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‘Robbing Beirut’ Takes Top Prize at Red Sea Film Festival Awards

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Lebanese drama 'Robbing Beirut' wins top prize at the Red Sea Film Festival, shining a light on the country's economic crisis
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  • The film centers on a Beirut event planner who robs her own bank to fund her sister's medical treatment, reflecting Lebanon's ongoing financial collapse
  • The Red Sea Souk Project Market also awarded grants to several other promising projects from the Arab world, Africa, and Asia, showcasing the festival's commitment to amplifying diverse global voices
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Katia Jarjoura, Red Sea Film Festival, Red Sea Souk, TorinoFilmLab, Film Alula, Robbing Beirut
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