Cast: Manal Issa

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Manal Issa. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Swimmers

2022 · Movie · 134 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sally El Hosaini

Cast Manal Issa · Nathalie Issa · Matthias Schweighöfer · Ali Suliman

Synopsis The Swimmers (2022) chronicles the extraordinary voyage of two sisters, Yusra and Sarah Mardini, who, as refugees escaping the ravages of war in Syria, embarked on an incredible journey to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

Memory Box

2021 · Movie · 102 min. · Canada

Direction Joana Hadjithomas · Khalil Joreige

Cast Manal Issa · Isabelle Zighondi · Rim Turkhi · Jade Charbonneau

Synopsis Memory Box (2021) follows the intertwined journeys of three women whose paths converge through the discovery of a mysterious container. This box, which resurfaces unexpectedly, holds a treasure trove of personal artifacts, including notebooks, photographs, and audiotapes. As they delve...

6.3

61 votes

6.3

61 votes

Nocturama

2016 · Movie · 130 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Bonello

Cast Finnegan Oldfield · Martin Petit-Guyot · Vincent Rottiers · Jamil McCraven

Synopsis Nocturama (2016) follows a group of disillusioned youth who orchestrate a coordinated bomb attack across Paris. Their plan involves converging at a shopping center for the night. The story unfolds over a single morning in Paris, where a diverse group...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Parisienne

2015 · Movie · 119 min. · France

Direction Danielle Arbid

Cast Manal Issa · Vincent Lacoste · Paul Hamy · Damien Chapelle

Synopsis Parisienne (2015) unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Paris, presenting a poignant tale of self-discovery. The narrative revolves around a young woman who has recently moved from Beirut. As she navigates her new surroundings, her interactions and relationships with...

6.2

93 votes

6.2

93 votes

My Favorite Fabric

2018 · Movie · 96 min. · France

5.5

39 votes

5.5

39 votes

Black Box

2023 · Movie · 120 min. · Germany

Direction Asli Özge

Cast Luise Heyer · Felix Kramer · Christian Berkel · Timur Magomedgadzhiev

Synopsis Black Box (2023) unfolds in a tense Berlin courtyard where an enigmatic incident triggers a lockdown, with police sealing off all exits and declaring a state of emergency. As the residents of the building grapple with the sudden isolation, a...

4.7

214 votes

4.7

214 votes

Direction André S. Labarthe · Janine Bazin · Jean-Pierre Limosin · Chris Marker

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Mathieu Amalric · Jean-François Stévenin · Daniel Auteuil

Synopsis Cinéma, de notre temps (TV Series) (1988) is a long-running television series that delves into the world of cinema, offering a comprehensive exploration of filmmaking and its evolution. The series, which began in 1988, continues to provide in-depth analyses, interviews...

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Ulysses & Mona

2018 · Movie · 82 min. · France

Direction Sébastien Betbeder

Cast Manal Issa · Eric Cantona · Mathis Romani · Nicolas Avinée

Synopsis Ulysses & Mona (2018) follows the story of Ulysse, a renowned artist portrayed by Eric Cantona, who has retreated to a secluded countryside mansion, leaving behind a life in ruins. His artistic acclaim has plummeted, his marriage has ended, and...

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The Fourth Wall

2024 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction David Oelhoffen

Cast Laurent Lafitte · Simon Abkarian · Manal Issa · Bernard Bloch

Synopsis The Fourth Wall (2024) follows Georges, who ventures to Beirut in 1982 to fulfill a promise to an old friend. His mission is to stage a production of "Antigone," aiming to create a brief respite from the city's intense, fratricidal...

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The Sea Ahead

2021 · Movie · 116 min. · Lebanon

Direction Ely Dagher

Cast Fadi Abi Samra · Manal Issa · Rabih El Zaher · Roger Azar

Synopsis The Sea Ahead (2021) follows a young woman who returns to her family home in the dead of night, seeking refuge from a troubling past. As she navigates the complexities of reintegrating into her family's dynamics, she grapples with the...

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