Beirut City Guide
Synopsis
Beirut, Lebanon's capital has a long history of political and social unrest that still makes headlines today. Globe Trekker's Beirut City Guide captures the city in more optimistic days, two weeks before the latest outbreak of hostilities in Lebanon between Israeli and Hezbollah forces in July 2006. Globe Trekker Megan McCormick explores the neighborhoods of Basta, Solidere, Gemayze and the Hezbollah District and finds a city in the midst of regeneration. She gets a glimpse at Beirut's future when meeting up with a group of young Arabic hip hop artists, who are eager to live in peace and put the country's political troubles in the past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Allan
- Original Title
- Beirut City Guide
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pilot Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Allan
Ian Cross
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Cross
Producer
Dominic Allan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beirut City Guide
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What is Beirut City Guide about?
Beirut, Lebanon's capital has a long history of political and social unrest that still makes headlines today. Globe Trekker's Beirut City Guide captures the city in more optimistic days, two weeks before the latest outbreak of hostilities in Lebanon between Israeli and Hezbollah forces in July 2006. Globe Trekker Megan McCormick explores the neighborhoods of Basta, Solidere, Gemayze and the Hezbollah District and finds a city in the midst of regeneration. She gets a glimpse at Beirut's future when meeting up with a group of young Arabic hip hop artists, who are eager to live in peace and put the country's political troubles in the past.
Who directed Beirut City Guide?
Beirut City Guide was directed by Dominic Allan.
Who stars in Beirut City Guide?
The principal cast of Beirut City Guide includes Megan McCormick, Merrilees Parker, Ian Wright.
When was Beirut City Guide released and how long is it?
Beirut City Guide was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 50m.