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NetflixAvailable languages: Arabic (Original)
Available subtitles: Arabic, English, French
Duration: 1h 46min
Genres: Middle Eastern Movies / Dramas
Keywords: Irreverent / Bittersweet
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In April, 1975, civil war breaks out; Beirut is partitioned along a Moslem-Christian line. Tarek is in high school, making Super 8 movies with his friend, Omar. At first the war is a lark: school has closed, the violence is fascinating, getting from West to East is a game. His mother wants to leave; his father refuses. Tarek spends time with May, a Christian, orphaned and living in his building. By accident, Tarek goes to an infamous brothel in the war-torn Olive Quarter, meeting its legendary madam, Oum Walid. He then takes Omar and May there using her underwear as a white flag for safe passage. Family tensions rise. As he comes of age, the war moves inexorably from adventure to tragedy.
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Arabic (AR)Status: Released
Release date US: 09/01/1998
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"À l'abri les enfants"
"West Beyrouth"
"West Beyrouth (À l'abri les enfants)"
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