Amar Sokhen and Hadi Moussally, Lebanese souls of FIRE!! 2026

On the occasion of this year’s look at Arab and Persian queer cinema, cultural programmer Amar Sokhen and director and photographer Hadi Moussally, both from Barcelona, have been at the heart of our programming.

With Amar, and thanks in particular to her knowledge of the Lebanese queer film scene, we have been able to design a large part of the programming of the section “The Gaze at Arab and Persian queer cinema“.

As for Hadi, he has lent himself to different exercises! First of all, he is the author of the great graphic image, where we see him characterize his famous alter ego, Salma Zahore. To liven up this graphic piece, he has also prepared a small spot, inspired by the voice of the famous singer Sherihan. You will also see him on the opening day with his performance I Am Love, on Thursday 4 June at 8pm. If you want to know more about his facet as a photographer and performer, don’t miss his exhibition in the multipurpose space: The Arabs who live in me. We have also designed a short film session with him, where Salma plays a central role: A Lebanese Evening With Hadi Moussally, scheduled for Sunday 7 at 6 pm. And if you are left wanting more, you can also watch his short film Rural Simplicity, before the screening of the documentary Pédale rurale, on Tuesday 9 at 8pm.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Amar and Hadi!