West Beirut

West Beirut 1998 Directed by Ziad Doueiri West Beyrouth

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.

Countries Belgium , France , Lebanon , Norway

Production Countries Belgium , France , Lebanon , Norway

Language Arabic

Spoken Languages Arabic , French

Gneres Comedy , Drama , Romance

Production Companies CNC , RTBF , La Sept-Arte , Ministère de la culture , Exposed Film Productions AS , Douri Films , Ciné Libre , 38 Productions , ACCI

Release Date 30 October 1998

105 mins