The Insult
– After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the me..
Release Date:
25 Jun 2019
Language:
Arabic
MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Director:
Ziad Doueiri
Writer:
Ziad Doueiri, Joelle Touma
Main Actors:
Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, Camille Salameh, Diamand Bou Abboud
Plot:
In today's Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. From secret wounds to traumatic revelations, the media circus surrounding the case puts Lebanon through a social explosion, forcing Toni and Yasser to reconsider their lives and prejudices.
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 12 nominations.
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