Peek-A-Boom
Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2021
Maya Zankoul, Toni Yammine / Lebanon / 2021 / 5 min / Colour / DCP2K / In Arabic / English subtitles
Themes: Animation, Based on a True Story, Drama, Family, History, Violence
Rated: 
Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 13. Individuals under the age of 13 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or older.
Description
Surrounded by her loving family on her birthday, a startling event occurs that will shape young Mira’s life forever. ‘Peek-A-Boom’ is an unexpectedly affecting animation that deals with the tragic 2020 Beirut explosion, which left over 200 dead and 7,000 injured. Although heartbreaking in its content, the filmmaker leaves us on an optimistic note with the city rebuilt and thriving in the future.
Director
Maya Zankoul
Toni Yammine is a Lebanese multidisciplinary artist. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a producer, writer, and director. He is passionate about photography and music and spends most of his time at Wezank, a Lebanese film boutique he co-founded and co-manages.
Toni Yammine
Toni Yammine is a Lebanese multidisciplinary artist. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a producer, writer, and director. He is passionate about photography and music and spends most of his time at Wezank, a Lebanese film boutique he co-founded and co-manages.
Credits
- Screenwriter
- Maya Zankoul, Toni Yammine
- Editor
- Toni Yammine
- Music
- Toni Yammine