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Documentary 'Heat' Reveals Climate Struggles in Middle East

4/20/2026

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Heat, a documentary directed by Jacqueline Zünd, examines how extreme temperatures affect life in the Middle East.
The film premiered at Visions du Réel and follows a delivery driver and a Kenyan woman in Dubai, highlighting wealth inequality.
Zünd faced filming challenges in extreme conditions, including brief detainment by authorities.
The documentary uses visuals and sound to convey heat for audiences fatigued by climate discussions, with Heat premiering on April 20.

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Story summary

Heat, a documentary directed by Jacqueline Zünd, examines how extreme temperatures affect life in the Middle East.
The film premiered at Visions du Réel and follows a delivery driver and a Kenyan woman in Dubai, highlighting wealth inequality.
Zünd faced filming challenges in extreme conditions, including brief detainment by authorities.
The documentary uses visuals and sound to convey heat for audiences fatigued by climate discussions, with Heat premiering on April 20.