Karim Kassem Broaches Migrant Issues in Lebanon With ‘Pipes’: ‘A Lot of People Are Being Affected by War but We Don’t See the Whole Picture’

According to Variety, Lebanese director Karim Kassem has brought his latest film, 'Pipes,' to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival's prestigious Crystal Globe Competition. The film is Kassem's fifth feature in five years—a remarkable output from a director working amid Lebanon's ongoing sociopolitical instability. 'Pipes' examines migrant issues in Lebanon, exploring how people affected by war remain largely invisible and misunderstood by the wider world. The film's world premiere marks another significant contribution from Kassem, who continues to be one of the most prolific voices in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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