Lebanese films worth watching.. human stories with an artistic touch

Lebanese cinema is one of the most distinguished Arab cinemas, as it has presented many films that have received great acclaim locally and internationally. In this report, we review the most prominent Lebanese films that have left a clear mark in the world of cinema.

Capernaum Capernaum, directed by Nadine Labaki, is considered one of the most prominent Lebanese films that achieved international success. The film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who lives in the poor neighborhoods of Beirut and files a lawsuit against his parents for giving birth to him in difficult living conditions. One of the most distinctive features of this film is that most of its heroes are real and not actors.

The film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Maya's notebooks The film "Maya's Notebooks", directed by Joanna Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, tells the story of a teenage girl living in Canada who tries to learn about her mother's past through a box containing videos and diaries dating back to her mother's teenage years in Beirut during the civil war. This film participated in the official competition of the Berlin Film Festival, and stars Reem Turki, Manal Issa, Rabie Mroueh and others.

Costa Brava "Costa Brava", directed by Mounia Akl, tells the story of a Lebanese family who decides to escape the pollution in Beirut and live in the mountains, but they face new challenges when a landfill is built near their home. The film stars Nadine Labaki and Saleh Bakri.

This film was screened at international film festivals such as Venice Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival, and won 14 awards at Arab and international festivals.

West Beirut West Beirut by Ziad Doueiri is a classic Lebanese film that deals with the Lebanese Civil War. The film tells the story of a young man living in West Beirut who films daily life during the war using a Super 8 camera. It stars Carmen Lebbos, Lilian Nemri, Laila Karam, Rami Doueiri and others.

The film received wide acclaim and participated in many international film festivals.

Case No. 23 (insult) The film "The Insult" by director Ziad Doueiri deals with the story of a dispute between a Lebanese Christian man and a Palestinian refugee that turns into a national issue that stirs up sectarian tensions in Lebanon. It stars Adel Karam, Rita Hayek, Diamond Bou Abboud and other stars.

The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was a huge success both domestically and internationally.

Very big movie The film "A Very Big Film" directed by Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, tells the story of a Lebanese drug dealer who seeks to change his image, and Ziad decides to quit working in drugs by opening his own restaurant with his savings.

The film received critical acclaim and participated in many film festivals. The film stars Alain Saadeh, Fadi Abi Samra, Fouad Yammine and other stars.

Under fire The film "Under the Bombardment" by director Philippe Aractingi tells the story of a woman searching for her son and sister during the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2006.

This film won many awards and participated in international film festivals. It stars George Khabbaz and Nada Abu Farhat .

Lebanese cinema is known for its ability to address complex social and political issues through poignant human stories. Lebanese films often reflect the changing Lebanese reality and address topics such as war, poverty, and immigration, making them close to the hearts of viewers.

In conclusion, Lebanese cinema remains an integral part of Arab culture, and continues to present distinguished artistic works that contribute to enriching the global cinematic scene.