West Beirut (1998)

Drama
Comedy
Romance

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. A high school student named Tarek is thrilled by all the chaos and upheaval because he no longer needs to go to school. Plus, he finds negotiations between West and East Beirut interesting. Tarek is accompanied by his buddy Omar as the two shoot Super 8 films of the tumult around them. The jovial mood takes a tragic turn when Tarek's parents start fighting over whether or not to flee Beirut.

Cast

Tarek Noueri
Hala Noueri
Brothel Madam
Roadblock Militiaman
Bakery Militiaman

Crew

Original Music Composer
Costume Designer
Production Manager
Co-Producer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Makeup Artist
Sound Recordist
Music Co-Supervisor