A Civilized People
Civilisées
Synopsis
Lebanese director Randa Chahal Sabbag spins this bleak war drama about the brutal absurdity of the urban warfare of Beirut during the 1980s. Opening with the shocking image of kittens being blown apart, the film loosely follows the travails of Bernadette (Nada Ghosn), a naïve country girl sent to the city as a maid for a mansion long since abandoned by the owners. There she meets Therese (Renee Dick), a veteran house cleaner who takes her under her wing. One day, while accompanying her friend to the cemetery, she meets a rakish Arab militiaman, and the two fall in love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randa Chahal Sabbag
- Screenplay & Story
- Randa Chahal Sabbag
- Original Score
- Ziad Rahbani
- Original Title
- Civilisées
- Country of Origin
- France, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Ziad Rahbani
Roby Breidi, Ricardo Jacques Gale, Gale Breidi
Department Leadership Roster
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Director
Randa Chahal Sabbag
Writer
Ziad Rahbani
Original Music Composer
Roby Breidi
Director of Photography
Ricardo Jacques Gale
Director of Photography
Gale Breidi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Civilized People
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What is A Civilized People about?
Lebanese director Randa Chahal Sabbag spins this bleak war drama about the brutal absurdity of the urban warfare of Beirut during the 1980s. Opening with the shocking image of kittens being blown apart, the film loosely follows the travails of Bernadette (Nada Ghosn), a naïve country girl sent to the city as a maid for a mansion long since abandoned by the owners. There she meets Therese (Renee Dick), a veteran house cleaner who takes her under her wing. One day, while accompanying her friend to the cemetery, she meets a rakish Arab militiaman, and the two fall in love.
Who directed A Civilized People?
A Civilized People was directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag.
Who stars in A Civilized People?
The principal cast of A Civilized People includes Jalila Baccar, Tamim Chahal, Myrna Maakaron, Carmen Lebbos, Sotigui Kouyaté.
When was A Civilized People released and how long is it?
A Civilized People was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Civilized People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Civilized People was composed by Ziad Rahbani.