West Beirut

Produced in 1998

Film Information

Festival Edition 1998 - Edition 2

Section General

Director Ziad Doueir

Country Lebanon/France

Duration 105 min

Category Lebanese Feature Films 1998

Producer 3B Production, La Sept/Arte (France)

Screenplay Ziad Doueir

Cast Rami Doueiri, Mohamad Chamas, Rola Al Amin, Carmen Lebbos, Joseph Bou Nassar

Synopsis

The film is set on April 13, 1975, the first official day of the Lebanese Civil War. It follows two teenagers, Tarek and Omar, who live in West Beirut, as they navigate the chaos of war while trying to enjoy their youth. They are joined by a young Christian girl, Maya, and together they experience the unfolding violence around them.

Full Description

The film is set on April 13, 1975, the first official day of the Lebanese Civil War. It follows two teenagers, Tarek and Omar, who witness a massacre of a Palestinian bus and try to navigate their youth amidst the unfolding tragedy. Together with a girl named Maya, they experience the first year of war while dealing with new sexual awakenings and the impact of violence around them.