Longtime mates divided by conflict, Raed is trapped in Gaza whereas George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.
In October 2023, Beirut-based journalist George Azar loses contact together with his pal and fixer in Gaza, Raed Athamneh. That they had created an unbreakable bond over 20 years, protecting information tales collectively. Unable to succeed in Gaza this time, George helplessly watches the horrific occasions unfolding on screens, traumatised by the escalating conflict.
He tries to make sense of the information popping out of Gaza by assembly with different journalists in Lebanon who’ve additionally skilled Israeli bombardment. Every day, George faces mounting anxiousness when he doesn’t hear from Raed, who’s struggling to outlive the genocide.
Locked Out, Locked In is a documentary movie by George Azar and Mariam Shahin.
Revealed On 12 Feb 2026
