One of Lebanon’s most critically acclaimed films, including at Cannes and Toronto film festivals.
In April 1975, Beirut is torn by civil war, dividing the city along Muslim-Christian lines, and high schooler Tarek and his friend Omar initially treat the chaos as an adventure, making Super 8 films and daringly crossing from West to East Beirut. As Tarek matures, family tensions rise, and the war shifts from a thrilling escapade to a grim reality. This August, the Lebanese Film Festival Australia brings oscar nominated director Ziad Doueiri’s retrospective gem, “West Beirut,” back to the screen.
