Like a Spiral
| Like a Spiral | |
|---|---|
| French | Comme une spirale |
| Directed by | Lamia Chraibi |
| Written by | Lamia Chraibi |
| Produced by | Patricia Bergeron Ghassan Fayad |
| Cinematography | Ariane Lorrain |
| Edited by | René Roberge |
| Music by | Radwan Ghazi Moumneh |
Production company | Productions Leitmotiv |
| Distributed by | Les Films du 3 mars |
Release date |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | French Arabic Tagalog Sinhala |
Like a Spiral (French: Comme une spirale) is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Lamia Chraibi and released in 2024.[1] The film documents the anonymous testimonies of five women living under the Kafala system in Beirut.[2]
The film premiered at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival.[2]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prix Iris | December 2025 | Best Short Documentary | Lamia Chraibi, Patricia Bergeron, Ghassan Fayad | Nominated | [3] |
References
- ^ Roxane Léouzon, "Lamia Chraibi, entre Beyrouth, Rio de Janeiro et Montréal". Le Devoir, November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Becky Tu, "Lamia Chraibi’s Like a Spiral examines migrant domestic workers’ love-hate relationship with Beirut". Pancouver, October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Québec Cinéma dévoile les finalistes aux Prix IRIS 2025". CTVM, October 8, 2025.