Don't know where to begin with Lebanon cinema? Start your journey with these 11 must-watch movies that will set the bar high for everything else to come.
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1. Caramel (2007) - A romantic comedy centred on the daily lives of five Lebanese women living in Beirut.
2. Where Do We Go Now? (2011) - A group of Lebanese women tries to ease religious tensions between Christians and Muslims in their village.
3. West Beirut (1998) - This coming-of-age film is set during the Lebanese Civil War and follows the lives of two teenage boys who navigate the challenges of adolescence against the backdrop of the war. (Netflix)
4. The Insult (2017) - After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
5. Capernaum (2018) - It tells the story of a young boy named Zain who sues his parents for giving him life in a world of poverty and hardship.
6. Tramontane (2016) - It follows the journey of a young blind musician who discovers that his identity documents are forged, leading him on a quest to uncover his true origins.
7. The Attack (2012) - A Palestinian surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing.
8. Ghadi (2013) - This heartwarming comedy-drama tells the story of Leba, a father who convinces his small village that his son Ghadi has special powers, bringing joy and positivity to their lives. (Netflix)
9. Heaven Without People (2017) - As all the children and their spouses gather for Easter's dinner, conversation flows. When something bad happens, everyone is on edge, especially Josephine, and Serge, who wants to uncover the truth!
10. 1982 (2019) - During the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, an 11-year-old boy tries to tell a classmate about his crush on her while their teachers try to hide their fear of the conflict.
11. Under the Bombs (2007) - In the wake of Israel's 2006 bombardment of Lebanon, a determined woman finds her way into the country convincing a taxi cab driver to take a risky journey around the scarred region in search of her sister and her son. (Netflix)
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