The Sea and Its Waves
البحر وموجاته
Synopsis
On a full moon night, the young Najwa and the musician Mansour reach Beirut. They follow the trail of smugglers to join a woman on the other side of the sea. A few streets away, Selim, the old lighthouse keeper, tries to repair the electricity of his neighborhood.
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Roger Assaf
Selim, The Lighthouse Keeper
Mays Mustafa
Najwa
Mohammed Al Ammari
Mansour
Hanane Hajj Ali
The Lottery Ticket Seller
Sassine Kawzali
The Coffee Seller
Sophia Moussa Fitch
Haifa
Ahmad Kaabour
The Magician
Oday Tfaily
The Soldier
Tarek Dandan
The Pharmacist's Voice (voice)
Antoine Bresse
Wael Kays
Rabih Awad
Amani Al Ammari
Tatyana Zglobitskaya
Rashad Nasreddine
Abbas Hamiyeh
Sahag Tashjir
Houssein Fneich
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival (ACID)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liana Kassir, Renaud Pachot
- Screenplay & Story
- Liana Kassir, Renaud Pachot
- Original Score
- Zeid Hamdan
- Original Title
- البحر وموجاته
- Country of Origin
- France, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Kafard Films, Monkey Business Virals
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liana Kassir, Renaud Pachot
Liana Kassir, Renaud Pachot
Zeid Hamdan
Mark Khalife
Chaghig Arzoumanian
Mathieu Mullier-Griffiths
Department Leadership Roster
Liana Kassir
Director
Liana Kassir
Writer
Renaud Pachot
Director
Renaud Pachot
Writer
Mark Khalife
Director of Photography
Mathieu Mullier-Griffiths
Producer
Chaghig Arzoumanian
Editor
Zeid Hamdan
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea and Its Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sea and Its Waves about?
On a full moon night, the young Najwa and the musician Mansour reach Beirut. They follow the trail of smugglers to join a woman on the other side of the sea. A few streets away, Selim, the old lighthouse keeper, tries to repair the electricity of his neighborhood.
Who directed The Sea and Its Waves?
The Sea and Its Waves was directed by Liana Kassir, Renaud Pachot.
Who stars in The Sea and Its Waves?
The principal cast of The Sea and Its Waves includes Roger Assaf, Mays Mustafa, Mohammed Al Ammari, Hanane Hajj Ali, Sassine Kawzali.
When was The Sea and Its Waves released and how long is it?
The Sea and Its Waves was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sea and Its Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sea and Its Waves was composed by Zeid Hamdan.