© Diaphana Films
Feature Film | 2017 | Drama, Thriller | Belgium, France, Lebanon, USA
Main data
| Director | Ziad Doueiri |
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| Written by | Ziad Doueiri, Joëlle Touma |
| Production | Rouge International [fr], Tessalit Productions [fr], Douri Films [lb], Ezekiel Film Production [us], Scope Pictures [be], Cohen Media Group [us], Ciné+ [fr], Canal+ [fr] |
| Distributor | Alpenrepublik Filmverleih |
Shooting data
| Locations | Beirut (Lebanon) |
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Project data
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| Length of movie | 112' |
| Aspect ratio | Cinemascope (1 : 2,39) |
Brief synopsis
In today’s Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. From secret wounds to traumatic revelations, the media circus surrounding the case puts Lebanon through a social explosion, forcing Toni and Yasser to reconsider their lives and prejudices.
Awards
| Award winner | Award | |
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| Ziad Doueiri | Fünf Seen Fimfestival [de] | Winner |
| Ziad Doueiri | Friedenspreis des Dt. Films [de] | Winner |