Sirens (2022)

Overview

Slave to Sirens, the pioneering all-female thrash metal band from the Middle East, captivates audiences against the backdrop of Beirut's turmoil. Director Rita Baghdadi intimately chronicles the lives of founders and guitarists Lilas Mayassi and Shery Bechara, showcasing the evolving dynamics of their bond filled with both tenderness and tension. Alongside vocalist Maya Khairallah, bassist Alma Doumani, and drummer Tatyana Boughaba, the band navigates their emotional landscapes amidst political chaos. Their fierce commitment to music becomes a powerful outlet as they confront the challenges of friendship, identity, and resilience in a world unraveling around them.