Beirut, My City
Beyrouth, Ma Ville
Synopsis
In July 1982, the Israeli army besieged Beirut. Four days earlier, Jocelyne Saab sees her house burn and 150 years of family existence go up in smoke. She then takes refuge in questioning: when did this all begin? How did the Beirut people live the siege? Each place will then become a story and each name a memory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jocelyne Saab
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Assaf
- Original Score
- Rafic Boustani
- Original Title
- Beyrouth, Ma Ville
- Country of Origin
- France, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Aleph Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jocelyne Saab
Roger Assaf
Rafic Boustani
Jocelyne Saab
Philippe Gosselet
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Assaf
Writer
Philippe Gosselet
Editor
Jocelyne Saab
Director
Jocelyne Saab
Director of Photography
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What is Beirut, My City about?
In July 1982, the Israeli army besieged Beirut. Four days earlier, Jocelyne Saab sees her house burn and 150 years of family existence go up in smoke. She then takes refuge in questioning: when did this all begin? How did the Beirut people live the siege? Each place will then become a story and each name a memory.
Who directed Beirut, My City?
Beirut, My City was directed by Jocelyne Saab.
Who stars in Beirut, My City?
The principal cast of Beirut, My City includes Jocelyne Saab, Roger Assaf.
When was Beirut, My City released and how long is it?
Beirut, My City was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Beirut, My City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beirut, My City was composed by Rafic Boustani.