West Beirut

1998 • 1h 45m • Drama, Comedy, Romance

94%Rotten Tomatoes

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.

Director

Ziad Doueiri

Writers

Ziad Doueiri

Status

Released