The web series format is growing in popularity in the Arab world, providing youths and others with an uncensored forum for self-expression and an outlet for social commentary.
“Zyara,” a Lebanese documentary web series, has been attracting international attention since December 2015, winning awards at competitions in Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Rome and other European festivals. The first installment of “Zyara,” which means “Visit,” consists of 12 short videos, around five minutes each, in which a person talks about his or her life.
