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Poster for “Beirut, Oh Beirut”

Beirut, Oh Beirut 1975

Original title: بيروت يا بيروت

IMDb 6.5151TMDB 7.28110 min

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Synopsis

In the aftermath of the 1967 defeat, four young Lebanese try to figure out their places in a society whose rules seem to have changed. It proved to be an extraordinary anticipation of the civil war that would engulf the country while the film was being edited.

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Mood and atmosphere

Set against the backdrop of a changing Beirut in the late 1960s, this film immerses you in a world of youthful exploration and existential questioning. Experience the bittersweet nostalgia of a city on the brink, where the vibrancy of friendship collides with the weight of burgeoning despair. The warm colors evoke a sense of comfort amidst uncertainty, as the characters navigate themes of identity, rebellion, and longing for freedom. Ideal for cozy evenings when you seek thought-provoking cinema that resonates with the echoes of history and the promise of change, this film encapsulates a poignant moment in time, blending beautiful cinematography with a hauntingly evocative soundtrack, making you reflect on the fragility of peace and the hope that lingers even in chaos.

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