Le Grand Théâtre des Mille et Une Nuits is a historical landmark in the center of Beirut. Built in the late 1920s, it played host to international performances, films and was an icon of contemporary Middle Eastern culture. After the 1975 civil war, the building suffered structural damage and was eventually boardd up and forgotten. There was no attempt to revive the theater until the people’s revolution of 2019, which led to its barriers finally being pulled down.

Installation Designer
AYA ATWI

Cinematgrapher & Editor
NADER BAHSOUN

Musician
ANTHONY SAHYOUN

Set Designer
WHARD SLEIMAN

Soprano
MONA HALLAB