The Lebanese Rocket Society | |
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Directed by | Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige |
Produced by | Edouard Mauriat (Mille et une productions), Georges Shoucair (Abbout Productions) |
Cinematography | Jeanne Lapoirie, Khalil Joreige |
Edited by | Tina Baz |
Music by | Scrambled Eggs |
Distributed by | Urban Distribution (France) |
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Countries | France Lebanon |
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