Once Upon a Time in Beirut
Originally released in 1995. Once Upon a Time in Beirut is a drama film. directed by Jocelyne Saab.
Starring Michèle Tyan, Myrna Maakaron, and Khaled El Sayed
Synopsis
Two young girls of the war generation, Yasmin and Leila, are in search of Beirut. When they meet an elderly film enthusiast with a secret store of Lebanese films, they persuade him to screen his collection for them. So begins an initiation into the myths and images of Beirut, but the girls want cold figures and facts, war babies indifferent to the memories evoked.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Aleph Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in Beirut about?
Two young girls of the war generation, Yasmin and Leila, are in search of Beirut. When they meet an elderly film enthusiast with a secret store of Lebanese films, they persuade him to screen his co...
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Beirut?
Once Upon a Time in Beirut was directed by Jocelyne Saab.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Beirut?
Once Upon a Time in Beirut has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in Beirut released?
Once Upon a Time in Beirut was released on January 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in Beirut?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in Beirut includes Michèle Tyan, Myrna Maakaron, Khaled El Sayed, Emile Accar, Ziad Makhoul.