Synopsis:
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. A high school student named Tarek is thrilled by all the chaos and upheaval because he no longer needs to go to school. Plus, he finds negotiations between West and East Beirut interesting. Tarek is accompanied by his buddy Omar as the two shoot Super 8 films of the tumult around them. The jovial mood takes a tragic turn when Tarek's parents start fighting over whether or not to flee Beirut.
Directed by: | Ziad Doueiri |
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Written by: | Ziad Doueiri |
Release date: | 1998-10-30 |
Runtime: | 105 minutes |
Tagline: | Growing up is only half the battle. |
Cast:
Rami Doueiri
Tarek Noueri
Tarek Noueri
Mohamad Chamas
Omar
Omar
Rola Al Amin
May
May
Carmen Lebbos
Hala Noueri
Hala Noueri
Joseph Bou Nassar
Riad Noueri
Riad Noueri
Liliane Nemri
Neighbor
Neighbor
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Also known as:
- À l'abri les enfants
- West Beyrouth (À l'abri les enfants)