Broadcast Reversed

"'Broadcast Reversed' is a mockumentary short film that incisively satirizes the media's role in enforcing traditional gender roles and the pervasive practice of gender-based tokenism in Lebanese political appointments. Framed as an authentic newscast on a local Lebanese channel, the film opens with a striking headline story: the official appointment of a man as a minister.

The narrative tracks the media's coverage of this groundbreaking appointment in a reimagined reality, capturing the reactions from female government officials. Amid the unfolding broadcast, the male presenter boldly challenges the status quo, expressing his discontent with the biased representation live on television. As a result, 'Broadcast Reversed' emerges as a potent critique of media, tokenism, and entrenched societal norms."

  • Alex El Dahdah
    Director
  • Taline Bedikian
    Director
  • Raffi Bassil
    D.O.P.
  • Rita Choueifati
    Editor
  • Wael Zgheib
    Key Cast
  • Marie-Therese El Khoury
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Nidal El Amiouny Daccache
    Key Cast
  • Marie El Hachem
    Key Cast
  • Raymond Abi Daoud
    Key Cast
  • Aicha Labban
    Key Cast
  • Alex El Dahdah
    Writer
  • Alex El Dahdah
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    خبو عاجل
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    mockumentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 30 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Alex El Dahdah, Taline Bedikian