Beirut, My City(1983)
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Beirut, My City 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.
Beirut, My City (1983) is a documentary film directed by Jocelyne Saab, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 38m. It stars Jocelyne Saab and Roger Assaf. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jocelyne Saab
- Writers:
- Roger Assaf
- Cinematographer:
- Jocelyne Saab
- Production:
- Aleph Production
- Status:
- Released
Beirut, My City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jocelyne Saab, written by Roger Assaf.
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Beirut, My City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Beirut, My City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beirut, My City online?
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Beirut, My City (1983) is available to stream on Filmicca. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beirut, My City?
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The main cast of Beirut, My City (1983) includes Jocelyne Saab and Roger Assaf. The film was directed by Jocelyne Saab. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beirut, My City released?
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Beirut, My City was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 38m.
Is Beirut, My City worth watching?
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Beirut, My City (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.