The Kite (Le Cerf-Volant)

The border between Lebanon and Israel, captured in stunning cinematography, frames the story of a young Lebanese bride lamenting her impending arranged marriage to an equally reticent groom living on the other side of the checkpoint. Tensions rise when she confesses her love for the Israeli soldier guarding the area. Randa Chahal Sabbag’s enchanting drama about marriage and tradition is underscored by artful references to the politics of Lebanon’s annexed territories. 2003, Lebanon, in Arabic with English subtitles, 80 minutes.