Lana Daher's 'Do You Love Me' Archives Lebanon's Wartime Heritage

Lana Daher's film 'Do You Love Me' is a montage work without linear narrative, offering a subjective history of Lebanon, a country scarred by wars. The film pays homage to Lebanon's cinematic and musical patrimony, using archival footage to craft a love letter to the nation. Premiered in 2026, the documentary weaves together fragments from Lebanon's cultural past, highlighting the resilience of its artistic heritage amidst conflict. Daher, a Lebanese filmmaker, draws from extensive archives to create a poetic, non-chronological portrait that sidesteps conventional storytelling. The work underscores the role of cinema and music as repositories of collective memory in a region marked by instability. 'Do You Love Me' was featured in Le Monde's culture section on May 6, 2026.