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Between Joe and Ali, the same Lebanon after all

The story of an encounter between two young Lebanese men in a barbershop, one from Achrafieh and the other from the southern suburbs of Beirut. Two men who seemingly have nothing in common, but a simple chance is enough to bring them closer.

Between Joe and Ali, the same Lebanon after all

A young boy looks at the Lebanese flag. (Credit: General Knowledge)

In a barbershop in Achrafieh, the place is a far cry from the usual small salons in Beirut where time seems to never pass. Here, there are flat screens embedded in the mirrors, state-of-the-art clippers, a hostess offering espresso to waiting...
In a barbershop in Achrafieh, the place is a far cry from the usual small salons in Beirut where time seems to never pass. Here, there are flat screens embedded in the mirrors, state-of-the-art clippers, a hostess offering espresso to waiting...