Philippe Aractingi, mostly famed for his war-related movies like the critically acclaimed “Bosta” (2005), its follow-up “Under the Bombs” (2007) and his biopic “Heritages” (2013), has offered his fans the exquisite fruit of two years of labor. “Listen (Ismaii)” is a masterfully crafted, delightful piece of art that is co-written, co-produced and directed by the French-Lebanese filmmaker. The movie is a multilayered pleasure to the senses. Every one of its elements plays its role perfectly, from the narrative, to the cinematography and, most importantly, the sound design. The result is a wonderfully shaped, realistic piece of fiction, fueled by romanticism, sensuality and authenticity. “Listen” is, above all, a love story set in Lebanon in which three characters find themselves entwined. Joud, played by Hadi Bou Ayache, is a sound engineer with a knack for deciphering noise and extracting beautiful sounds that aren’t often noticeable. Hardworking, idealistic, a little shy and
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