West Beirut
West Beyrouth
“Growing up is only half the battle.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 3, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ziad Doueiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Ziad Doueiri
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- West Beyrouth
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, Belgium, France, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- RTBF, Exposed Film Productions AS, Douri Films, Ciné Libre, ACCI, 38 Productions, CNC, La Sept-Arte, Ministère de la culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ziad Doueiri
Ziad Doueiri
Stewart Copeland
Ricardo Jacques Gale
Dominique Marcombe
Rachid Bouchareb, Jean Bréhat
Department Leadership Roster
Ziad Doueiri
Director
Ziad Doueiri
Writer
Ricardo Jacques Gale
Director of Photography
Hamze Nasrallah
Production Design
Rachid Bouchareb
Producer
Dominique Marcombe
Editor
Jean Bréhat
Producer
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Beirut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is West Beirut about?
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.
Who directed West Beirut?
West Beirut was directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Who stars in West Beirut?
The principal cast of West Beirut includes Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin, Carmen Lebbos, Joseph Bou Nassar.
When was West Beirut released and how long is it?
West Beirut was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for West Beirut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for West Beirut was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for West Beirut?
West Beirut holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).