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West Beirut

West Beirut

"Growing up is only half the battle."

7.2(43 votes)
1998
1h 45m
DramaComedyRomance

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.

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Production

Companies:
RTBF
Exposed Film Productions AS
Douri Films

Languages

Original:ar
Spoken:
ArabicFrench

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