Country: Lebanon

Direction Nadine Labaki

Cast Zain Al Rafeea · Yordanos Shiferaw · Boluwatife Treasure Bankole · Kawthar Al Haddad

Synopsis Capernaum (2018) is a poignant and contemporary narrative that revolves around a young boy who defies the harsh circumstances he has been born into and takes legal action against his parents. The film delves into the complexities of poverty, injustice,...

Direction Mahdi Fleifel

Cast Mahdi Fleifel

Synopsis A World Not Ours (2012) offers an up-close and personal look at the lives of three generations living in exile within the Ein el-Helweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Through a rich collection of personal recordings, family archives, and historical...

Direction Ziad Doueiri

Cast Adel Karam · Kamel El Basha · Christine Choueiri · Camille Salameh

Synopsis The Insult (2017) unfolds in contemporary Beirut, where a seemingly minor insult spirals into a major legal battle between Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee. As the case gains media attention, it exposes deep-seated wounds and traumatic...

Direction Ziad Kalthoum

Synopsis Taste of Cement (2017) follows the plight of Syrian construction workers in Beirut who are engaged in building a towering skyscraper while their own homes back in Syria are under siege. Confined to the construction site, these workers are subject...

Direction Ziad Doueiri

Cast Rami Doueiri · Mohammad Chamas · Rola Al Amin · Carmen Loubbos

Synopsis West Beirut (1998) unfolds in April 1975 as civil war erupts, dividing Beirut into Muslim and Christian sectors. Tarek, a high school student, finds himself captivated by the chaos, initially viewing it as an exciting diversion from school. Alongside his...

Direction Nadine Labaki

Cast Nadine Labaki · Kevin Abboud · Claude Baz Moussawbaa · Julian Farhat

Synopsis Where Do We Go Now? (2011) is a film set in a small Lebanese village where Christians and Muslims have coexisted harmoniously for many years. However, tensions start to rise among the men due to minor offenses and miscommunications. The...

Direction Ziad Doueiri

Cast Ali Suliman · Evgenia Dodina · Reymond Amsalem · Dvir Benedek

Synopsis The Attack (2012) follows Amin Jaafari, a renowned Israeli surgeon with Palestinian roots, who is deeply integrated into Tel Aviv's society. He enjoys a fulfilling marriage, a successful career, and a close-knit circle of Jewish friends. However, his world is...

Direction Nadine Labaki

Cast Nadine Labaki · Yasmine Al Masri · Joanna Moukarzel · Gisèle Aouad

Synopsis Caramel (2007) unfolds in the vibrant city of Beirut, where a group of five women gather at a lively and sensuous beauty salon. Layale is deeply in love with Rabih, who is unfortunately married. Nisrine, a devout Muslim, faces a...

Direction Jimmy Keyrouz

Cast Tarek Yaacoub · Julian Farhat

Synopsis Nocturne in Black (S) (2016) unfolds in a war-torn Middle Eastern district, where a dedicated musician faces the daunting task of restoring his beloved piano, which has been reduced to ruins by the destructive actions of terrorists.

Direction Abbas Fahdel

Cast Michelle Wehbe · Elias Freifer · Mary Alkady · Elias Alkady

Synopsis Yara (2018) follows the story of a young woman who resides in solitude with her grandmother in a secluded valley, where the majority of the population has either passed away or moved away to foreign lands. Her life takes an...

Direction Mounia Akl

Cast Nadine Labaki · Yumna Marwan · Saleh Bakri · Nadia Chancel

Synopsis Costa Brava, Lebanon (2021) follows a couple who choose to escape the hazardous pollution of their hometown, Beirut, with the dream of creating an idyllic life in a spotless mountain home.

Direction Philippe Aractingi

Cast Nada Abou Farhat · Georges Khabbaz · Rawia Elchab · Bshara Atallah

Synopsis Under the Bombs (2007) follows the story of a resilient woman who ventures into Lebanon after the devastating 2006 conflict with Israel. She persuades a taxi driver to embark on a perilous journey through the ravaged landscape to locate her...

Direction Rawan Rahim

Synopsis Lilou (S) (2015) follows the journey of a young girl named Lilou, who is deeply introspective and inquisitive but struggles with overwhelming shyness. When she gains the extraordinary ability to glimpse into the past lives of others, this newfound power...

Direction Joana Hadjithomas · Khalil Joreige

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Rabih Mroue

Direction Randa Chahal Sabag

Cast Flavia Bechara · Maher Bsaibes · Rasma Asmar

Synopsis The Kite (Le cerf-volant) (2003) follows the journey of Lamia, a 15-year-old girl residing in a southern Lebanese village near the Israeli border. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is married off to her cousin who lives on...

Direction Ely Dagher

Synopsis Waves '98 (S) (2015) follows the journey of Omar, a young man who feels trapped and unfulfilled in his suburban life within the divided city of Beirut. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a hidden world...

Direction Amin Dora

Cast Georges Khabbaz · Lara Rain · Emmanuel Khairallah · Camille Salameh

Synopsis Ghadi (2013) unfolds in a quaint, traditional Lebanese coastal village, where Leba, a dedicated music teacher, ties the knot with his long-time love, Lara. The couple's joy is initially tempered by the arrival of two daughters, much to the surprise...

Direction Vatche Boulghourjian

Cast Michel Adabachi · Sajed Amer · Abido Bacha · Toufic Barakat

Synopsis Tramontane (2016) follows the journey of Rabih, a young blind man residing in a small Lebanese village. He earns a living by singing in a choir and transcribing documents into Braille. His world is upended when he attempts to obtain...

Direction Joana Hadjithomas · Khalil Joreige

Cast Alexandra Kahwaji · Julia Kassar · Ziad Saad

Synopsis A Perfect Day (2005) follows the daily experiences of Malek, a young man grappling with severe sleep disturbances and an unyielding fixation on his former girlfriend. Simultaneously, his overly protective mother is burdened by the enduring mystery of her husband's...

Direction Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya

Cast Alain Saadeh · Fouad Yammine · Tarek Yaacoub · Alexandra Kahwaji