How long is West Beirut?

West Beirut is 1 hr 49 min long.

Who is Tarek in West Beirut?

Rami Doueiri plays Tarek in the film.

What is West Beirut about?

In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. A high school student named Tarek (Rami Doueiri) is thrilled by all the chaos and upheaval because he no longer needs to go to school. Plus, he finds negotiations between West and East Beirut interesting. Tarek is accompanied by his buddy Omar (Mohamad Chamas) as the two shoot Super 8 films of the tumult around them. The jovial mood takes a tragic turn when Tarek's parents start fighting over whether or not to flee Beirut.

West Beirut

Name: West Beirut
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-09-03
Duration: 109
Rating: 91

NR 1 hr 49 min

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How long is West Beirut?: West Beirut is 1 hr 49 min long.

Who directed West Beirut?: Ziad Doueiri

Who is Tarek in West Beirut?: Rami Doueiri plays Tarek in the film.

What is West Beirut about?: In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. A high school student named Tarek (Rami Doueiri) is thrilled by all the chaos and upheaval because he no longer needs to go to school. Plus, he finds negotiations between West and East Beirut interesting. Tarek is accompanied by his buddy Omar (Mohamad Chamas) as the two shoot Super 8 films of the tumult around them. The jovial mood takes a tragic turn when Tarek's parents start fighting over whether or not to flee Beirut.