The Insult
"Words change everything."
Originally released in 2017. The Insult is a drama/crime film. directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Starring Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, and Diamand Abou Abboud
Synopsis
After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (468 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
0.3x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Adel Karam
as Tony Hanna
Kamel El Basha
as Yasser Abdallah Salameh
Diamand Abou Abboud
as Nadine Wehbe
Rita Hayek
as Shirine Hanna
Christine Choueiri
as Manal Salameh
Talal Jurdi
as Talal
Camille Salameh
as Wajdi Wehbe
Julia Kassar
as Judge Colette Mansour
Rifaat Torbey
as Samir Geagea
Carlos Chahine
as Judge Chahine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,001,305
Production Companies
- Ezekiel Films
- Rouge International
- Tessalit Productions
- SCOPE Pictures
- Douri Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Insult about?
After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
Who directed The Insult?
The Insult was directed by Ziad Doueiri.
How long is The Insult?
The Insult has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Insult released?
The Insult was released on September 14, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Insult?
The main cast of The Insult includes Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, Diamand Abou Abboud, Rita Hayek, Christine Choueiri.
Is The Insult worth watching?
The Insult has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 468 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.