Career
Born and raised in Beirut, Aractingi has made more than 40 films throughout his career, ranging from reports and documentaries to more personal and fictional films, all taking place in various countries around the world. His topics of predilection – identity, immigration, exile and travel – are broadly explored in his fictional work, as well as in his documentaries. A film director with numerous facets, Aractingi finds his originality from his various cultures, which allows him to pass easily from one style to another, from thrilling fantasy to exigent realism. Philippe Aractingi currently lives between Lebanon and France.
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