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West Beirut (1998)

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Growing up is only half the battle.

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ziad Doueiri
  • Profile picture of Carmen Lebbos
    Hala Carmen Lebbos
  • Profile picture of Hassan Farhat
    Militiaman Zeytouni Hassan Farhat
  • Profile picture of Fadi Abi Samra
    Darwiche Fadi Abi Samra

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  • 1970s
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