• ‘Capernaum’

  

  The Oscar nominated-film by Nadine Labaki tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who sues his parents for the life of misery and degradation they have given him.

• ‘Whispers’

  

  The 1980 film, by director Maroun Bagdadi, follows a poet on a journey across war-torn Lebanon looking for glimmers of hope though nostalgic memories after her home was devastated. 

• ‘West Beirut’

  

  In filmmaker Ziad Doueiri’s 1999 movie, three intrepid teens roam the streets of Beirut in the midst of civil war, filming on a Super 8 camera.

• ‘Khabsa’

  

  Director Shady Hanna’s 2018 romantic comedy revolves around Nayla, who in an attempt to get her ex to propose, hosts a gathering to introduce him to her new fiancé.

• ‘Solitaire’

  

  In director Sophie Boutros’ 2017 comedic drama, a past tragedy poses an extreme challenge for a Lebanese mother to welcome her daughter’s Syrian fiancé into the family. 

• ‘Taxi Ballad’

  

  In Daniel Joseph’s 2011 film, a taxi driver – new to Beirut – forms an unlikely bond with a bored American pilates instructor who loves hearing him tell stories about his past.