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SEASON 1

The first season is dedicated to the period of the Lebanese War from 1975 to 1990, with 12 episodes from over 400 hours of recorded interviews with more than 65 narrators. We carefully selected and collated stories and memories around different themes, such as what daily life was like during the war, how people made sense of the absurdity of war, dealt with loss and suffering, and what motivated people to join the fighting. The interviewed narrators represent a rich mix of profiles and experiences, including geography, gender, socio-political background, and circumstances.

EPISODES

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP12 - Maabar -معبر

July 21, 2022


After war, rebuilding life and identity in a transformed world is a heavy burden. Lingering questions about losses, shifting relationships, and memories persist, challenging closure from the past.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP11 - One After The Other - واحد ورا الثاني

July 15, 2022


War is a brutal tragedy, leaving lasting scars on survivors. These stories urge us to confront and understand the harsh reality of war, honoring the tellers and the untold tales.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP10 - Folie - جنون

July 7, 2022


Amid war's chaos, adapting blurs the line between survival and grim living, capturing stories where the unthinkable becomes the norm.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP09 - Survival - البقاء

June 29, 2022


Caught in war's clutches, survival blurs the line between victim and combatant, capturing narratives of loss and sacrifice for endurance.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP08 - Branch 235 - فرع ٢٣٥

June 16, 2022


In times of war, loved ones leave and might never return, leaving a haunting void. Some return scarred, while others vanish without a trace—the untold stories of 17,000 disappeared.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP07 - Bow or Leave - يا برضخ، يا بفلّ

June 9, 2022


Fear and uncertainty are injected into daily life, as individuals face constant violence threats, highlighting their fate controlled by those in power.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP06 - Folding Stock - أخمص حديدي

June 2, 2022


War becomes real as neighbors arm themselves and tensions rise, prompting existential questions and tough choices. Uncertainty prevails, with the origins and resolution of the conflict elusive.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP05 - Where from, where to? - من وين, لوين؟

May 26, 2022


After war, rebuilding life and identity in a transformed world is a heavy burden. Lingering questions about losses, shifting relationships, and memories persist, challenging closure from the past.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP04 - Citizen Band - سيتيزن باند

May 19, 2022


Walkie talkies were vital, connecting parents amidst chaos, fostering unexpected bonds and transcending enemy lines through hidden conversations during the war.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP03 - A Fragrant Welcome - تحية عطرة

May 12, 2022


People huddle around screens, seeking a frontline view of the battlefield through news updates, the uncertainty of tomorrow's news and fear of potential silence grip them.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP02 - Mère Gabrielle - مير غبريال

May 5, 2022


In wartime, children seek conflict not for violence but to escape disrupted, once-safe schools, leading some to abandon education for survival.

Maabar - Season 1 - Podcast - History and Documentary - Lebanese Civil War
S1 EP01 - Cops & Robbers - عسكر وحرامية

May 5, 2022


Amidst war's brutality, children found brief moments of normalcy in play, laughter, and young love, shaping their life outlook and parenting styles.

S1 Prologue - مقدمة

May 5, 2022


Maabar is a 12-part podcast series on the Lebanese Civil War, cutting across two genres – Oral History and Documentary – it dives into the layers of what was experienced, what is remembered and what therefore still exists.

SEASON 1
CREDITS

Maabar is created and produced by:
Anthony Tawil and Cédric Kayem

 

Executive Producer:
Jenny Munro

 

Design and Visuals:
Bernard Hage

 

Animation:
Ziad Massabni

 

Voice Over:
Wissam Matar

 

Translation and Transcriptions:
Leila Maroun and Maya Massaad

 

A production in partnership with forumZFD