The Comeback

Sometimes, leaving is not a choice, but returning certainly is.
In other words, today is yesterday's consequence but also tomorrow's hope.
Our ancestors left us a world full of hate, wars, and conflicts.
What is our duty now? Should we accept it the way it is? Should we give up?
"The Comeback" is a short film describing the bitterness of the past and its cruelty, portraying the reaction of a young man visiting his demolished house for the very first time after the war: he has a word to say to the world.

  • Elias Bou Khalil
    Director
  • Elias Bou Khalil
    Editor
  • Elias Bou Khalil
    Writer
  • Elias Bou Khalil
    Producer
  • Charbel Chaaya
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    العودة
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Social Realism, Social Problem, Message
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Elias Bou Khalil

Elias Bou Khalil is a Lebanese 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker.

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Director Statement

As a teenager, I strongly believe that it is my duty to send a meaningful message to the world.
Filmmaking gives you the opportunity to speak out and shed light on social problems, breaking down chains and barriers.