TV Society
Fall Grants 2019 - Post-Production Stage
Robert Cremona / Feature Narrative / Lebanon, Qatar / 74 min / Original Language: Arabic, English / Interests: Comedy, Drama, Based on a True Story
Synopsis
The airing of the Arabic version of an international dating TV show, that offers a panel of women the choice of a potential male suitor, sparks uproar and turns the show host into a public enemy. Written, narrated and played by the show host himself, Fouad Yammine, ‘TV Society’ is a journey of self-discovery and finding one’s role to play in society despite all the challenges.
Credits
- Director
- Robert Cremona
- Screenwriter
- Fouad Yammine
- Producer
- Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, Christian Bou Chaaya, Lucien Bou Chaaya, Peter Daher
About the Director
Robert Cremona was born and raised in Lebanon. He graduated in 2008 with top honours and an award-winning short film ‘Le temps des cerises’ from IESAV- USJ, one of the leading film schools in the Middle East. In 2011, he released online his second short film ‘#signhereplease’; a commentary on the impact of technology on our day-to-day social connections, entirely shot with a smartphone in NYC. His directing work also consists of commercials and documentaries. ‘TV Society’ is his first feature film.