Beating Hearts (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Beating Hearts is a documentary film directed by Cyril Aris, running about 16 minutes. “A short documentary on the Karantina hospital in Beirut.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Karantina Hospital houses one of only two paediatric departments in Lebanon. It is a safe haven for ill babies unable to get treatment elsewhere. In 2014, this ward was established via the charitable work of ASSAMEH Birth & Beyond. Sadly, on the 4th August 2020 the hospital was badly damaged in the Beirut port explosion forcing it to shut down and relocate to a temporary location. This short film takes us into the hospital a couple of months before the explosion to meet the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to help sick and vulnerable children. Through their struggle and dedication, we see the fragility of the Lebanese healthcare system in relation to its weak economy and precarious work force as well as the altruism of the Lebanese people, offering glimmers of life to ill, sometimes neglected and hopeless, babies.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beating Hearts page.
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- Where can I watch Beating Hearts (2020)?
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- When was Beating Hearts released?
- Beating Hearts was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.