Emerging Fervour

Coming from Lebanon, I’m generally pretty patriotic when it comes to the motherland. So it makes me all fuzzy inside when I see things like Shankaboot, emerging from Lebanon’s film scene. Created by Batoota Films in Association the BBC World Service Trust with the support of Zico House and The Welded Tandem Picture Company, it’s a first for Arabic webdrama.

Shankaboot takes us into the beating heart of Beirut street life today, through the eyes of Suleiman, the 15-year old delivery boy. Along for the ride are the beautiful Ruwaida and the mysterious Chadi, along with a host of other characters.

Episode 1

Episode 2

To see episode 3, 4, 5 and 6, check the Shankaboot site. The final 7th episode will be available to view on the 31st March at www.shankaboot.com

Join the Shankaboot fan page on Facebook too!