Heaven without People Directed by Lucien Bourjeily

When the matriarch of a large family gathers everyone to celebrate Easter for the first time in two years, simmering tensions are ignited and chaos reigns.

Director's bio: 

Lucien Bourjeily is a Lebanese writer and director of both theater and film. His extensive work in avant-garde theatre has traveled the worldwide festival circuit and his debut feature-length film "Heaven Without People" won the Special Jury Prize award at the 2017 Dubai IFF. A Fulbright scholar, he holds an MFA in Filmmaking from the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles (2013).

About Cinema Akil 

Cinema Akil is the arthouse cinema dreams are made of —cosy, quirky, and a pioneer in bringing critically-acclaimed films from around the world to UAE audiences. 

Founded by Butheina Kazim, Cinema Akil promotes the goal of education and awareness-building around film and the cinematic arts.

After years of hosting nomadic pop ups in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, Cinema Akil established itself as the first arthouse cinema in the GCC in 2018, quickly becoming a fan favourite.