“Investors want to feel connected to a film”: Abbout Productions on raising financing from the Lebanese diaspora

By 2025-08-14T14:37:00

Myriam Sassine and Georges Schoucair

Source: © Rana Massaad

Georges Schoucair and Myriam Sassine have steered a slew of films to A-list festivals despite the meltdown of Lebanon’s economy.

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