Academy Conversations: West Beirut

West Beirut discussion with writer-director Ziad Doueiri at LACMA's Bing Theater on June 21, 2014, as part of the series "Arab Cinema Classics."
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[@tarekm9110]

I wish this was longer, superbly fascinating, I want to know more about the behind the scenes aspects of the movie. There are very few authentic and home-made depictions of the civil war that West Beyrouth becomes more of a gem with age. I think the more years pass the more culturally and politically relevant the movie becomes amongst Lebanese people like myself.

[@adanwakeem1691]

I just finished watching the movie with my dad. Absolutely love it!! Wish the interview was longer, love from palestine!

[@user-rx4gc9mr3d]

where do you live in palestine?

[@nadi272]

This movie is a hidden gem, both for non-Lebanese and especially for Lebanese. West Beirut has aged like wine. Especially now after the revolution and the August 4 Blast, seeing how Lebanon hasn't gotten any better than it was since the civil war, it's so much more powerful.

[@user-rx4gc9mr3d]

for sure, im iranian and it really got me interested in lebanon.

[@threedollaya8860]

deserves more attention.

[@jayqsamo]

What?! He was doing Jackie Brown with Quentin before West Beirut oh my goodness. 😅That's crazy.