Mother Valley

Set in 1958, this drama follows three sisters vacationing in a remote Lebanese mountain village while political unrest grows in Beirut. While Nada is rebellious and Eva is romantic, the eldest sister, Layla, is regarded as a perfect wife and mother. However, the looming threat of war and the arrival of two French visitors prompt Layla to challenge the patriarchal constraints of her society.

Directed by Carlos Chahine, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tristan Benoit, the film features a cast including Marilyne Naaman, Antoine Merheb Tarb, Nathalie Baye, and Pierre Rochefort. The production was a collaboration between companies from Lebanon and France.

The movie was produced with a budget of 1 million USD. Since its release on June 14, 2023, it has received a low audience score on TMDB, with a rating of 4.5/10 based on 13 votes.