The Blue Inmates

The film follows inmates in Roumieh Prison (Lebanon) who produced a theatre play inside prison about their fellow inmates suffering from mental illness. Unfortunately the Lebanese Penal Code, enacted in 1943, stipulates that “Insane”, “Mad” or “Possessed” offenders shall be incarcerated until evidence of “being cured”, however mental illness is managed and never cured… Therefore, mentally ill offenders are practically receiving a life sentence and without any psychological or ,medical care

LENGTH

Feature

GENRE

Documentary

PRODUCED IN

Lebanon

STATUS

Completed

WITH THE HELP OF

impact
campaign

Put the spotlight on the individual struggles of young refugees trying to find opportunities to fulfill their dreams. Contribute to the conversation about the legal status of the refugees in their hosting countries. Encourage sports and talent oriented activities in refugee camps. Inspire the younger generation of refugees to invest in their dreams.

meet the director

Zeina Daccache is a Lebanese actress, theatre and film director and drama therapist. She worked for the TV as an actress from 2003 to 2015. She is the founder and Executive Director of Catharsis – Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy and works as drama therapist in different settings (prisons, rehabilitation centers, etc.). Her work amended several laws in Lebanon. She is recipient of many awards given for her distinguished contributions to the field of social initiatives and services.

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