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.
Genres:
Drama·Comedy·Romance
Original Title
West Beyrouth
Original Language
Arabic
Production Country
Lebanon, Belgium, France, Norway
Release Date
10/30/1998
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West Beirut
1999·105 min
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.