List of Lebanese films

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With more than 500 films made in Lebanon, [1] this is an incomplete list of Lebanese films in year order. For an A-Z list of films currently on Wikipedia, see Category:Lebanese films.

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1920s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastGenreReleaseProductionLength
1929The Adventures of Elias Mabrouk [2] [3] Arabic: "مغامرات إلياس مبروك"
French: Les Aventures d'Elias Mubarak
Jordano Pidutti [4] Comedy [5] 1929

1930s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
1931The Adventures of Abu Abed Arabic: "مغامرات ابو عبد"
French: Les Aventures d'Abu Abed
Jordano Pidutti [4] Rachid Ali Chaaban [6] Comedy [5] 1931Rachid Ali Chaaban [6]
1936 In the Ruins of Baalbeck [7] Arabic: "بين هياكل بعلبك"
French: Dans les ruines de Baalbek
Karim Bustany
Julio de Lucci
1936Luminar Films [7]

1940s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
1940The Rose Seller [6] Arabic: "بياعة الورد"
French:La Vendeuse de rose
Ali Al-Ariss
1946Planet of the Desert Princess [6] Arabic:"كوكب أميرة الصحراء"
French: Planète de la princesse du désert
Ali Al-ArissAntoine Haddad, Melvina Amine
Summer in Lebanon Arabic: "صيف في لبنان"
French: L'été au Liban
Salah Badrakan
1947 The Summer Season in Lebanon Arabic: "الإصطياف في لبنان"Bishara Wakim Nour Al Hoda 1947

1950s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
1951Bride of Lebanon Arabic: "عروس لبنان"
French: La Mariée du liban
Hussein FawziHagar HamdiComedy1951Noura Productions1 hr 34 mins
1952
1953Remorse [8] Arabic: "عذاب الضمير"
French: Remords
Georges Qa'iIhsan Sadek, Michel Tamer, Lucien HarbDrama1953Al-Arz Al-Fania85 mins
1954
1955
1956
1957The First Melody [5] Arabic: "اللحن الأول"
French:"Le premier chant"
Mohamed Selmane Najah Salam, Wadih El Safi Musical1957Mohamad Ali Al-Sabah
Red Flowers Arabic: "زهور حمراء"
French:"Fleurs Rouge"
Michel Haroun
1958Towards the Unknown [9] Arabic: إلى أين
French: Vers l'inconnu
Georges Nasser Laura Azar, Shakib Khouri, Mounir Nader, Raouf Rawi, Nazha YounesDrama1958
For Whom the Sun Rises Arabic: "لمن تشرق الشمس"
French:Pour qui se lève le soleil
Joseph FahdiNour El-Hoda, Gilda El-Almaniya
Memories Arabic: "ذكريات"
French:"Souvenirs"
Georges Qa'i
Rendezvous with Hope Arabic: "موعد مع الأمل"
French:"Rendez-vous ave l'espoir"
Mohamed SelmaneQamar, Taghrid
1959The Songs of My Love Arabic: "أنغام حبيبي"
French:"Les Chants de mon amour"
Mohamed Selmane
The Judgement of Fate [8] Arabic: "حكم القدر"
French: Jugement du destin
Joseph Ghorayeb Nadia Gamal, Habiba, Joseph Nano, Sylvana BarakatDrama1959100 mins
Days of My Life Arabic: "أيّام من عمري"
French: Jours de ma vie
Georges Qa'iIhsan Sadek95 mins
Two Hearts, One Body [8] Arabic: "قلبان وجسد"
French: Deux cœurs, un corps
Georges Qa'iQamar, Michel Tamer, Ihsan Sadek90 mins
The Rock of Love [8] Arabic: "صخر الحب"
French: Le rocher de l'amour
Rida Myassar

1960s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastGenreRelease dateProductionLength
1960The Deadly Collar Arabic: "العقد القاتل"Ibrahim Takkush1960
Baalbeck Festival, 1960, The French: Festival de Baalbeck 1960, LeAhmed El-Toukhi
Birth of the Prophet [10] Arabic: "مولد الرسول"
French: Naissance du prophète
Samira Tewfik
Burning Heart Arabic: "في قلبها نار"
French: Cœur brûlant
Ahmed El-ToukhiNazha Younes, Najah Salam
The Deadly Necklace Arabic: "العقد القاتل"
French: Le collier meutrier
Ibrahim Takkouche1960Takkouche & Falah90 mins
A Stranger in the House [11] Arabic: "في الدار غريبة"
French: Une étrangère à la maison
Joseph FahdiNawal Fahd1961
The Small Stranger Arabic: "الغريب الصغير"
French: Le petit étranger
Georges Nasser Gaston Chikhani, Shakib Khouri, Suzette StellwyDrama1962
I Am Not Guilty Arabic: "لست مذنبة"
French:Je ne suis pas coupable
Ibrahim Takkush1960
1961The White Poison Arabic: "السم الأبيض"
French:Le poison blanc
Georges Qa'iNazha Younes, Ihsan Sadek
The Knight and the Bandit Arabic: "الفارس والشقي"Georges Qa'i
The Temple of Love Arabic: "معبد الحب"Atef Salem Sabah
1962Abu Salim in the City Arabic: "أبو سليم في المدينة"
French: Abu Salim en ville
Hasib Chams Salah Tizani Comedy
The Broken Wings Arabic: "الأجنحة المتكسرة"
French: Les Ailes brisées
Youssef Maalouf Nidal Al-Ashkar, Philippe Akiki, Pierre BordayDrama1964
The Devil's Chariot Arabic: "عربة الشيطان"
French: La charrette du diable
Georges Qa'iNazha Younes, Ihsan Sadek90 mins
1963Abu Salim, the Messenger of Romance Arabic: "أبو سليم، رسول الغرام"Youssef Maalouf Salah Tizani Comedy
The Watchful Eye [12] Arabic: "العين الساهرة"Gary Garabedian
A Bedu Girl in Love Arabic: "البدوية العاشقة"Niazi Mostafa Samira Tewfik
Chouchou and the Million Arabic: "شوشو والمليون"
French: Chouchou et le million
Issam HamawiChouchou, Elias Rizk, René Helou
A Love Story Arabic: "حكاية غرام"
French: Histoire d'amour
Mohamed SalmanMaha Sabry, Moharam Fouad, Wahid Jalal, Julia Daw, Hassan El Mliegy, Said Elmaghrabi
Lebanon at Night Arabic: "لبنان في الليل"
French: Le Liban, la nuit
Mohamed Salman Sabah, Jacqueline, Samira Tewfik, Jean Saadeh
Master Craftsman Lattouf Arabic: "المعلّم لطّوف"Kamel Costandi
Red on the Snow [12] Arabic: "دماء على الثلج"
French: Rouge sur neige
Wiam El-Saidi
Strike of the Promise' [12] Arabic: "ضربة الوعد"
The Wonders of Love Arabic: "يا سلام الحب"Tahsine KawadriAbdel Salam Al Nabulsy
1964Joys of Youth Arabic: "أفراح الشباب
French: Les Joies de la jeunesse
Mohamed Salman Sabah, Jacqueline1964
The Pearl Necklace Arabic: "عقد اللولو"
French: Le collier de perles
Youssef Maalouf Sabah, Duraid Lahham
A Bedouin in Paris Arabic: "بدوية في باريس"Mohamed Salman Samira Tewfik Romance
Antar's Daughter Arabic: "بنت عنتر"
The Idol of the Crowds Arabic: "فاتنة الجماهير"
French: L'Idole des foules
Mohamed Salman Sabah Romance1964
Beloved of All Arabic: "حبيبة الكل"Rida Myassar Sabah, Fahd BalanComedy1964
The Desert Beauty Arabic: "حسناء البادية"
French: La Beauté du désert
Seif Eddine Shawkat Samira Tewfik, Samira Barudi, Nadia Gamal
You Are My Life Arabic: "أنت عمري"Georges Qa'iJacqueline
The Mountain Singer Arabic: "شادية الجبل"
French: La Chanteuse de montagne
1964
O' Night Arabic: "يا ليل"Gary Garabedian
1965Abu Salim in Africa Arabic: "ابو سليم في افريقيا"
French: Abu Salim en Afrique
Gary Garabedian Salah Tizani Comedy
Naked and Unashamed Arabic: "عاريات بلا خطيئة"
French: Nues sans péché
Alexandre CostanoffEghraa1967
Bitter Honey Arabic: "العسل و المر"
French: Le Miel amer
Rida MeyassarRanda, Jacqueline
The Bank Arabic: "البنك"
French: La Banque
Mohamed SalmanTaroubRomance
A Bedouin in Rome Arabic: "بدوية في روما"Mohamed Salman Samira Tewfik Arab Co. for Cinema
In the Service of Love Arabic: "بأمر الحب"Mohamed SalmanRomance1965
Biya el-Khawatim Youssef Chahine Fairuz, Philemone Wehbe, Nasri ShamseddineMusical
Jababira, Al
Jaguar al Saouda, Al
Lahib al JassadRida Meyassar Fahd Ballane, Abdel Salam el-Naboulsi, Sammoura, MayadaDrama
Layali al Chark
Millianara, Al
Rahiba, Al
Walidtu min Gadid
1966Amil al Sirri 99, Al
Siba wa al jamal, Al
Chebab Taht al ChamsSamir Nasri
Dalou'a, Al
Gharam fi Istambul
Ghorfa Numero 7, Al
Itab
Kahirun, Al
Layali al Helwa
Lika fi Tadmur
Lil nisa' Fakat
Mawal al Akdam al Zahabiya
Mawal Sabah (singer), Nadia Gamal, Wadih el Safi, Wahid JalalMusical
Rahina, Al
Safar BarlekHenry Barakat Fairuz, Elie Choueiri, Joseph Nassif, Nasri ShamseddineMusical
Shariah al Dabab
Sharidan, Al
Sultana
Wadi al Mot
1967The Guard's Daughter Arabic: بنت الحارس
French: La fille du gardien
Henry Barakat Fairuz, Samir Chamas, Elie ChoueiriDrama
Musical
1968Phenicia Films1h 40min
1968Broken Wings
Farewell to Well Arabic: "وداعاً يا لبنان"
Howard AvedisMarlene Schmidt, Youssef El Ani, Elie Snaifer, Yvette Sursock1968Kairouz Film1h 40m
Hello, Love! Arabic: "أهلاً بالحب"
Mohamed SelmaneNajah Salam, Sabah
1969Hob al Kabir, AlHenry Barakat
We Are All Freedom Fighters [13] Gary Garabedian1969
Heroes and Women [14] Arabic: "ابطال ونساء"
French: Des heroes et des femmes
Mohamed SelmaneJean Saadeh, André Saadeh, Nabila Ebeid, Madiha KamelDrama
Romance
1969Fawaz Bros. Films95 mins

1970s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastGenreReleaseProductionLength
1970
1971Rimal min Dhahab
1971Aalem El ShohraMuhammad Salman Ferial Karim, Afif Chaya, Samir Chamas
1972 Paris and Love Muhammad Salman Salah Zulfikar, Sabah
1973
1974 Saat el Fahrir Dakkat, Barra ya Isti Mar Heiny Srour
1975Beyrouth ya Beyrouth Maroun Baghdadi
Habibati
Kafr Kasem
Majority Is Standing Strong Maroun Baghdadi
1976 Kafarkala Arabic: "كفركلا"
South Is Fine, How About You, The Maroun Baghdadi
1977 Greetings to Kamal Jumblat
1978 Lebanon... Why?Georges ChamchoumDocumentary
Most Beautiful of All Mothers, The Maroun Baghdadi
Ninety Maroun Baghdadi
1979 Martyr, The Maroun Baghdadi
Story of a Village and a War, The Maroun Baghdadi
We Are All for the Fatherland Maroun Baghdadi

1980s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreRelease dateProduction
1980 Procession, The Maroun Baghdadi Maroun BaghdadiDocumentary1980
Whispers Arabic: "همسات"
French: Murmures
Maroun Baghdadi Nabil Ismail, Nadia Tuéni Maroun BaghdadiDocumentary1980Fondation Nadia Tuéni
The Last Days of Summer Arabic: "آخر الصيف"
French: La Fin d'été
Marwan RahbaniRonza, Fadia Tomb, Wahid Jalal, Hekmat Wehbe, Melhem Barakat, Sammy ClarkMarwan & Ghadi RahbaniMusical1980
1981 Beirut, The Encounter Arabic: "بيروت إلى اللقاء"
French: Beyrouth - La rencontre
German: Das Treffen in Beirut
Borhane Alaouié Nadine Acoury, Renée Dick, Haithem El Amine, Najoua HaydarAhmed BeydounDrama1982, 32nd Berlin International Film Festival Ciné Libre, Etablissement Arabe de Production Cinématographique (EAPC)
1982 Little Wars Arabic: "حروب صغيرة"
French: Les petites guerres
Maroun Baghdadi Soraya Khoury, Roger Hawa, Nabil Ismail, Rida Khoury, Rifaat TarabayMaroun Bagdadi, Kamal KassarDrama 1982 Cannes Film Festival
The Explosion [15] Arabic: "الإنفجار"Rafic Hajjar Madeleine Tabar, Abd El-Majid Majzoub, Ahmad ZainRafic HajjarDrama1982
Lebanon in Spite of Everything Arabic: "لبنان رغم كل شيء"
French: Le Liban, malgré tout
André GédéonAndré GédéonDocumentary1982
1983 A Country Above Wounds [16] Arabic: "وطن فوق الجراح"
French: Un pays, les plaies, un déplacement
Sobhi SeifeddineAmal Afaish, Akram El-AhmarSobhi SeifeddineDrama1987
1984 Leila and the Wolves Arabic: "ليلى والذئاب" Heiny Srour Nabila Zeitouni Heiny Srour Documentary1984British Film Institute (BFI)
Leila Films
Ministère Nationale et de la Culture Française
NCO & Novib
1985 DefloweredAfif J. ArabiA J ArabiDrama (short)DXM
Suspended Life, A [17] Arabic: "غزل البنات"
French: Adolescente, sucre d'amour
Jocelyne Saab Jacques Weber, Hala Bassam, Juliet Berto, Youssef HousniGérard Brach, Jocelyn SaabDrama1985Aleph Production
Cinévidéo
Sigmarc
U.P.C.T.
1986 Entre NousAfif J. ArabiA J ArabiExperimentalDXM
Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon [18] Jean Khalil Chamoun, Mai MasriJean Khalil Chamoun, Mai MasriDocumentary1987Nour Productions
Theater in Lebanon French: Le Théâtre au Liban Jean Daoud Documentary
1987 Adam and EveAfif J. ArabiAssad FouladkarDrama (short)DXM
The Veiled Man French:Homme voilé, L Maroun Baghdadi Bernard Giraudeau, Michel Piccoli, Laure MarsacMaroun Bagdadi, Didier Decoin
The Land of Honey and Incense French: Liban, le pays du miel et de l'encens Maroun Baghdadi Documentary1987
Our Night Arabic:"ليلنا"
French: Notre nuit
Yasmine KhlatDocumentary1987Middle East Communication Center
Institute du Monde Arabe
Centre Audiovisuel Simone de Beauvoir
Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA)
The Shadow Hisham Bizri Short (12 min)Hisham BizriMuquarnas Cinema
Phantasmagoria Hisham Bizri Short (12 min)Hisham BizriMuquarnas Cinema
The Sun Hisham Bizri ShortMuquarnas Cinema
1988 Beirut: The Last Home Movie Jennifer FoxJennifer Fox, John MullenDocumentary1987Zohe Film Production
Valley Filmworks
WGBH
The Third of May Hisham Bizri Short (20 min)Hisham BizriMuquarnas Cinema
1989 The ProfessionalAfif J. ArabiA J ArabiDrama (short)DXM
The Ridiculous Man Hisham Bizri Short (22 min)Hisham BizriMuquarnas Cinema
Where's MariaAfif J. ArabiA j ArabiDrama (short)DXM

1990s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
1990 Children of Fire [19] Arabic: "اطفال النار"Mai MasriMai MasriDocumentary1991
Q.A.R.I.Afif J. ArabiA J ArabiExperimentalDXM
AnimaAfif J. Arabi/Carlos AtieA J ArabiExperimental1990DXM
1991 Terrorism of the MindAfif J. ArabiMechline ChalhoubA J ArabiDrama1991DXM
Vertov's Valentine Hisham Bizri Hisham BizriShort (10 min)1990Muqarnas Cinema
Out Of Life French: Hors la vie Maroun Bagdadi Hippolyte Girardot, Rafic Ali Ahmad, Hussein SbeityMaroun Bagdadi, Didier DecoinDrama15 May 1991Galatée Films
Cypress Leaves [20] French:Les Feuilles de cyprès Hisham Bizri Hisham BizriShort (15 min)1991Muqarnas Cinema
1992 The Tornado Arabic: "الإعصار"Samir HabshiFadi Abou Khalil, Philippe Akiki, Chehade El-HatchitiSamir HabchiDrama1992
Message from a Dead Man Hisham Bizri Hisham Bizri Short (30 min)1992Muqarnas Cinema
1993 Operation Golden PhoenixJalal MerhiLoren Avedon, James Hong, Nicole BardawilJ. Stephen Maunder, Samir Ghouseine, Kevin WardThriller1994Film One Productions
Film One
Le Monde Entertainment
1994 Hostage of Time Jean K. ChamounDocumentary199450mins
ProximitiesAfif J. ArabiA J ArabiExperimentalDXM
1994 Time Has Come Arabic: "آن الأوان"
French: Histoire d'un retour
Jean-Claude CodsiSimon Abkarian, Darina Al Joundi, Nati SouratiJean-Claude Codsi, Talal HaidarDrama1994Aflam Films
1995 Credits Included: A Video in Red and GreenJalal TouficWalid Raad, Jalal TouficJalal TouficDocumentary1995
Once Upon a Time in Beirut Arabic: "كان يا ما كان بيروت"
French: Il était une fois Beyrouth
Jocelyn Saab Emile Accar, Pierre Chammassian, Myrna Maakaron, Michele TyanPhilippe Paringaux, Roland-Pierre Paringaux, Jocelyn SaabDrama1995Aleph Producciones S.A.
Arte
Balcon Production
1996 Warshots German: KriegsbilderHeiner StadlerBilly Clarke, Calvin Burke, Claude ChanniceHarald Göckeritz, Heiner StadlerDrama1996Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)
Taxi Service Arabic: "تاكسي سرڤيسز"
French: Taxi Service
Elie Khalifé, Alexandre MonnierShort1996Ventura Films
1997 Thank You Natex French: Merci NatexElie KhaliféShort1997Ventura Films
Havi, El
Mitologies Hisham Bizri
1998 Algiers-Beirut, For Memory French: Alger-Beyrouth: Pour mémoireMerzak AllouacheDrama1998La Sept/Arte
Cinétévé
Djinn House Productions
Children of Shatila Arabic: "أطفال شاتيلا"
French:Les Enfants de Chatilla
Mai MasriMai MasriDocumentary1998
Phantom Beirut Arabic: "أشباح بيروت"
French: Beyrouth fantôme
Ghassan Salhab Carol Abboud, Darina El JoundiGhassan SalhabDrama1998GH Films
Idéa Productions
Optima Film
Wayn Yo!André ChammasShort1998
West Beyrouth Arabic: "بيروت الغربية"
French: West Beyrouth
Ziad Doueiri Rami Doueiri, Mohamad Chamas, Carmen Lebbos Ziad Doueiri Drama199838 Productions
ACCI
Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC)
Ciné Libre
Douri Films
Las Meninas Hisham Bizri Hisham Bizri Short1998
1999 Around the Pink House Arabic: "البيت الزهري")
French: Autour de la maison rose
Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil JoreigeHanane Abboud, Fadi Abi Samra, Asma AndraosJoana Hadjithomas, Khalil JoreigeDrama1999CCT
Canal (II)
Canal Horizons
Beirut Palermo BeirutMahmoud HojeijRima Kshief, Mohamed Shrief, Zeina ShriefShort film1999
A Civilized People Arabic: "المتحضرات"
French: Civilisées
Randa Chahal Sabag Jalila Baccar, Carmen Lebbos, Myrna Maakaron Randa Chahal Sabag Drama1999Canal+
Ciné Manufacture
Euripide Productions
France 2 Cinéma
Havas Images
Leil Productions
Vega Film
The Cream and the Cogwheel French:Crème et crémaillèreRima SammanCarlos Chahine, Fejria Deliba, Karim Ziadeh, Sari ZyadéRima SammanShort1999Groupe de Recherches et d'Essais Cinematographiques (GREC)
The Shower French:La Douche Michel Kammoun Raymond HosniMichel KammounShort
My Beard ForeverAfif J. ArabiAfif J ArabiA J ArabiDrama (short)1999DXM

2000s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
2000 S.L.FilmShady HannaFadi Reaidi, Adel Karam, Naim Halawi, Rola ShamiyiChady Hannah
Naim Halawi
Comedy200090 min
In the Shadows of the City [21] Arabic: "طيف المدينة"Jean Khalil ChamounMajdi Machmouchi, Christine Choueiri, Sarah Mrad, Ahmed Azzein, Rami Bayram, Ammar Chalak, Ahmed ItaniJean Khalil Chamoun
Mai Masri
Drama2001Nour Productions105 min
2001 Hostage: The Bachar Tapes [22] Walid RaadWalid RaadExperimental
Documentary
200116 min
The Chair [23] French: La ChaiseCynthia ChoucairDany Chamoun, Georges RachedCynthia ChoucairShort2001Aimée Boulos21 min
Frontiers of Dreams and Fears [19] Arabic: "أحلام المنفى"Mai MasriManar Faraj, Mona ZaarouraDocumentary2001Nour Productions56 min
When Maryam Spoke Out Arabic: "لمّا حكيت مريم"
French: Quand Maryam s'est dévoilée
Assad FouladkarBernadette Hodeib, Talal El-Jordi, Renée DickAssad FouladkarDrama20011h 39min
2002 How I Love You Arabic:"كيف احبك"
French: Comment je t'aime
Akram ZaatariAkram ZaatariDocumentary
LGBT
200229 min
Terra Incognita Arabic: "أرض مجهولة"
French: Terra incognita
Ghassan Salhab Carol Abboud, Rabih Mroué Ghassan Salhab Drama20021 hr 59 min
The Wind of Beirut French: Le vent de BeyrouthFouad AlaywanCarol AbboudShort200318 min
City of Brass Hisham Bizri Misha Kusnatsov, Nicole Wilder, Ellis Foster, Amos Ellis, Richard Wallace Hisham Bizri ShortMuqarnas Cinema23 min
The Encounter French: La Rencontre Hisham Bizri Muriel Romero, Florence Concile, Régis Ansola, Christian Paterne, Ginou Larrouilh, Jean-Claude Attal Hisham Bizri,
adapted from a short story by
Jorge Luis Borges
ShortMuqarnas Cinema28 min
Chabrol in Biarritz French: Chabrol á Biarritz Hisham Bizri Claude Chabrol Hisham Bizri 2002Muqarnas Cinema23 min
2003 The Ashes of the Phoenix French: Les Cendres du phénixRomuald Sciora
Valérie Vincent
Mansour LabakyDocumentary2003
The Kite French: Le Cerf-volant Randa Chahal Sabag Flavia Bechara, Liliane Nemri, Ziad Rahbani, Renée DickRanda Chahal SabagDrama2003Arte France Cinéma
Gimages
Leil Productions
1h 20min
Elie Feyrouz Cynthia ChoucairElie DarwishCynthia ChoucairShort
Documentary
200314 min
Lady of the Palace French: La Dame du palaisSamir HabchiGeorges Ghanem
Samir Habchi
Documentary2004MISR International Films58 min
Non métrage libanais French: Non métrage libanaisGhassan Koteit
Wissam Smayra
Elie Haswani, Nadine Labaki, Fouad AlaywanGhassan Koteit
Wissam Smayra
Short200311 min
Prêt-à-porter Imm Ali French: Prêt-à-porter Imm AliDima El HorrMariam Assaf, Hussein Chehab, Ahmad FarhatDima El-Horr
Rabih Mroue
Short200327 min
Ramad
Safar
Saving Face Jalal Toufic
Vertices Hisham Bizri Hisham Bizri Short
Experimental
2003Muqarnas Cinema33 min
ZENNAR EL NARBahij HojeijNidaa Wakim, hassan farhat, Berbadette HodeibBahij Hojeij- Rachid El Daiffeature long200395 mn
2004 Berlin Beirut Myrna MaakaronMaria Toma, Myrna Maakaron, Philippe Farhat, Rhoda Fromme, Richard Farhat, Sven PhilippShort Film
Fi haza al baytAkram ZaatariShort Film
In The Battlefields Danielle ArbidMarianne Feghali, Rawia Elchab, Carmen Lebbos Drama

zennar el nar

The Mattress French: Le MatelasAntoine WakedRaymond Hosni, Wissam SmayraAntoine WakedShort
Thriller
20047 mins
2005 After Shave French: Beyrouth après-rasageHany TambaRafic Ali Ahmad, Mahmoud Mabsout, Julia Kassar, Fady ReaidyHany TambaShort2005Bizibi, VIP Films
Centre National de la Cinématographie
26 min
The Big FallAntoine WakedAntoine WakedShort
Animation
20055mins
Bosta French: Bosta l'autobus Philippe Aractingi Rodney El Haddad, Nadine Labaki, Liliane Nemri, Nada abou Farhat Philippe Aractingi Musical2005Fantascope Production2h 22min
Zozo Josef FaresImad Creidi, Antoinette Turk, Elias Gergi, Carmen Lebbos Josef FaresDrama2005Memfis Film
Film i Väst
Sigma Films
1h 45min
From Beyrouth with Love French: Ça sera beauWaël NoureddineWaël NoureddineShort
Documentary
2005Bizibi31 min
GialloAntoine WakedSerge Jamo, Raia Haidar, Salim BadraneShort
Thriller
Massacre French: Massaker Monika Borgmann
Lokman Slim
Hermann Theissen
Nina Menkes
Monika Borgmann
Hermann Theissen
Documentary2005Zootrope Films1h 38min
The Final Scene Arabic: "المشهد الأخير"Ghassan EstephanAmmar Shalak, Bernadette Hodeib, Wafaa Tarabay, Khaled El SayedJoseph Abu DamesDrama2005
Perfect Day, A Arabic: "يوم آخر"
French: Naoussé
Joana Hadjithomas
Khalil Joreige
Ziad Saad, Julia Kassar, Alexandra Kahwagi Joana Hadjithomas
Khalil Joreige
Drama2005Abbout Productions
Twenty Twenty Vision
Filmproduktion GmbH
Mille et Une Productions
1h 28min
Asmahan Arabic: "اسمهان" Hisham Bizri Asmahan, Youssef Wahbi, Mahmoud el-Meliguy Hisham Bizri Short
Experimental
2005Muqarnas Cinema21 min
2006 Boum... TacYasmine Al MassriShort
Experimental
20066 min
From My Window, Without a Home... [24] French: De ma fenêtre, sans maison ... Maryanne Zéhil [25] Louise Portal, Renée Thomas, Walid Al AlayliMaryanne ZéhilDrama2006Mia Productions1h 28min
Her Father's Brat Arabic: "غنّوجة بيها"Elie F. HabibRita Barsona, Peter Semaan, Nadine El RassiMona TayehComedy2006Roua Productions
The Last Man Arabic: "أطلال"
French: Le Dernier homme
Ghassan Salhab Carlos Chahine, Raymond Hosni, May Sahab Ghassan Salhab Drama2006Abbout Productions
Agat Films & Cie
Arte
1h 41min
Falafel Arabic: "فلافل" Michel Kammoun Elie Mitri, Michel Hourani, Gabrielle Bou Rached Michel Kammoun Romantic Comedy2006Ciné-Sud Promotion
Roy Films SARL
1h 23min
Invisible Children Carol MansourBobby Bailey, Laren Poole, Jason RussellCarol MansourDocumentary200655min
What Revolution French: Quelle révolution Lina Khatib Lina KhatibShort
Documentary
20069 min
2007 Fouad's AdventureGioergo PiconiAlfred Chekiee, Carmelo Picone, Joseph Abi Damaas
Caramel Arabic: "سكر بنات"
French: Caramel
Nadine Labaki Aziza Semaan, Yasmine Elmasri, Joanna Mkarzel, Gisèle Osta, Adel Karam Nadine Labaki, Rodney HaddadRomantic Comedy2007Les Films Des Tournelles
Roissy Films
1h 35min
A Lost Man Arabic: "رجل ضائع"
French: Un homme perdu
Danielle Arbid Melvil Poupaud, Alexander Siddig, Darina Al Joundi Danielle Arbid Drama2007MK2 Productions1h 33min
Zone frontalièreChristophe Karabacheexperimental/Documentary
Under the Bombs (Taht el qasef) Philippe Aractingi Nada Abou Farhat, Georges Khabbaz
Khalass Burhan AlaouieFadi Abi-Khalil, Natasha Ashkar, Refaat Tarabay, Nada Abou Farhat
Leylet eidRita Barsona, Peter SemaanFamily, comedy
Falling From Earth Chadi ZeneddineRafik Ali Ahmad, Carmen Lebbos, Ammar Shalak, Naya Salamé, Yamen Sukkarieh, Nicole Kamato, Imad Creid
2008 Cedars of Lebanon
Khalik ma'aeElie F. HabibAmmar Shalak, Nadine Al Rassi, M ajdi Mashmoushi, Hisham Bou Sleiman, Omar Mikati, Khitam Laham, Carla Boutros, Antoine Balaben, Wajih Sakr, Sanaa Habib
Amour d'EnfantsFares KhalilElie Mitri, Sarah Warde, Fady Hachem, Lisa Guiragossian, Firas El-Hader, Chris El-JorrRomantic comedy
Melodrama Habibi Hany Tamba Patrick Chesnais, Julia Kassar, Pierre Chammassian, Fadi ReaidyDrama comedy
My Heart Only Beats For Her [26] Arabic: "ما هتفت لي غيرها"Mohamed SoueidDocumentary2008O3 Productions
Madame BambinoCaroline MilanFady Charbel, Carine RizkallahFamily, comedyFady Charbel, Carine RizkallahMarwa Group, Green production House
Beirut Open City Samir HabchiKhaled El Nabawi, Rodney Haddad, Diamand Abou Abboud, Cyrine Abdelnour Drama
I Want to See Joana Hadjithomas
Khalil Joreige
Catherine Deneuve, Rabih MroueDrama
The One Man Village(Semaan bil Daya'a)Simon El HabreFeature DocumentaryBeirut DC
Song for the Deaf Ear Hisham Bizri Avant-garde Short (18 min) Hisham Bizri (Conception)Muqarnas Cinema Hisham Bizri (Editing, Cinematography, Sound)
2009 Every Day Is a Holiday Dima El-Horr Hiam Abbas, Manal Khader, Raïa HaidarDrama
All Birds WhistleRoy KhalilJoseph Abou Khalil, Kamal El Helou, Leila HakimRoy Khalil
Sandra Khalil
Short
Silina(hala wal malek)Miriame Fares
Antoine Kerbej, Georges Khabbaz
Drama
Wadi KhaledChristophe KarabacheDocumentary film
Charbel: The Movie Arabic: "شربل"Nabil LebbosAntoine Balabane, Elie Mitri, Julia Kassar, Ghassan Estephan, Khaled El Sayed, Toni Maalouf Drama
Religious
Biography
20091h 44min
Shola Cohen: The PearlFouad El KhouryDarine Hamze
Siraj al WadyDrama, Religion
Abu Riad
Beirut, I Love You French: Beyrouth, Je t'aimeMounia akl, Cyril arisMounia akl, Cyril aris
19581958 Ghassan Salhab Aouni Kawas, Zahia SalhabGhassan SalhabDocumentary9 July 2009Abbout Productions
Tattooed Eye [27] Arabic: "وشم بالعين"
French: L'arme à l'œil
Youmna ItaniOmar Thalgé, Ihab Mohammad, Abdallah Lababidi, Othman El-Eter, Zakaria MikatiYoumna ItaniShort
Drama
2009Darkside
Fonds Francophone
Samer Mohdad
30 mins

2010s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
2010 The End of a Dream Arabic: نهاية حلمCharles ChlalaFady Tabet, Ward El Khal, Nahla DaoudDrama, ReligionJanuary 2010
Dirty MirrorMirna Mounayar
Kfarmatta, Forbidden Village French: Kfarmatta, village interditMirna MounayarDocumentary
Beirut KamikazeChristophe KarabacheChristophe KarabacheExperimental
Documentary
November 2011
Film of welcome and farewellsCorine ShawiDocumentary
Kamis el Souf Elie EliasRola Hamada, Gil Chalhoub, Nada Abou FarhatDrama
TV
Evolution8 SARL production (Lebanon) [28]
The Road NorthCarlos ChahineCarlos Chahine, Camille Figuéréo, Rami Kadeih, Fadi Abi Samra, Matthieu Marie, Abla KhouryShort film (25min)May 25Carlos ChahineProducers: Paul Saadoun, Samuel Chauvin
Tripoli QuietRania Attieh, Daniel GarciaMay 25
Tomorrow 6:30Gilles TaraziMay 25
A Sheherazade TaleRami KodeihMay 25
WednesdayTalal KhouryMay 25
Saint DoumitAugust Tele Lumiere
Lebanese Film Festival 2010August
Al Tariq Al Masdoud (Closed Road)August 5
Beyt ByoutSana AtrisDocumentary
Cinema Days Of Beirut (Festival)September
12 Angry Lebanese Zeina Daccache September
Every Day is a Holiday Dima El-Horr Hiam Abbas, Manal Khader, Raïa HaidarDramaOctober (Lebanon Release)Worldwide Festivals
What's going on? Jocelyne Saab Ishtar Yasin Gutierrez, Joumana Haddad, Raia Haidar, Jalal Khoury, Nasri SayeghDrama Musical Fantasy RomanceApril, October 8, 2010 (Lebanon's release)
YanoosakElie Khalife, Alexandre Monnier Zeina Daccache, Siegfried Terpoorten, Alexandra Kahwaji, Rita Brahim, DanaComedy, RomanceOctober 21Elie KhalifeTaxi Films, About Productions, Post Office
Like A Dream Arabic: متل الحلمPatrick Daou, Christopher KarkafiFarid Reaidy, Christopher Karkafi, Patrick Daou, Pascal Ghanem, Jad Dibo, Ziad Hobeika, Meddy Mrad, Christelle LichaDramaNovember 4Christopher KarkafiChristopher KarkafiRecord-Breaking (see page)
A History LessonHady ZaccakNovember 18
What Happened?De Gaulle EidDocumentary filmNovember 26
A Film Hisham Bizri Avant-garde Short (9 min) Hisham Bizri (Conception)Muqarnas Cinema
2011 Stray Bullet Arabic: "رصاصة طايشة"
French: Balle Perdue
Georges Hachem Nadine Labaki, Takla Chamaoun, Badih Abou Chakra, Hind Taher, Rodrigue Sleiman, Nazih Youssef, Patricia Nammour, Pauline Haddad, Nasri Sayegh, Lamia Merhi, Joelle HannahGeorges HachemDrama2010Abbout Productions
Visual Eye
1h 15min
Here Comes The Rain [29] Arabic: "شتّي يا دني"
French: Que vienne la pluie
Bahij Hojeij Carmen Lebbos, Hassan Mrad, Julia Kassar, Bernadette Hodeib, Diamond Abou Abboud, Elie Mitri Bahij Hojeij
Paul Baboudjian
Drama20101h 38min
On the Path of the Straw French: Sur les chemins de la paille
Malaki, Scent Of An AngelKhalil Dreifus ZaarourDramaMarch 31Khalil Dreifus Zaarour
Sorry Mom Yuri Mrakadi & Emad El RifaiNadine N. Njeim, Samer El Gharib, Nancy Afiouni, Aziz Abdo, Elie Khayyat, Rana ZayedThrillerJune 9Yuri Mrakadi, Emad El Rifai, Loubna machalahPeribas, Yuri M. Productions and Hannouch holding
Yawman Ma (Someday)Georges KhabbazGeorges Khabbaz, Bernadette Houdeib, Diamond Bou AbboudTvFilmSeptember 7Claudia MarchelianWill Be Aired On Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation
Where do we go now? Nadine Labaki Nadine Labaki, Leila Hakim, Leila Fouad, Claude Baz Msawbaa, Antoinette Noufaily, Anjo Rihane, Yvonne Maalouf, Adel KaramComedy, Drama, MusicalMay 16(Cannes), September 22(Lebanon, France, Worldwide) Nadine Labaki, Rodney Haddad, Jihad HojeilyLes films des tournellesPeople's Choice Award (Drama) at 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
The Mountain الجبل Ghassan Salhab Fadi Abou SamraDramaNovember 3 (Lebanon)Abbout Productions
Rue HuvelinMounir MassriCharbel Kamel, Betty Taoutel, Adel Karam, Robert Cremona, Carmen Bsaibes, Jimmy Keyrouz, Anthony Azeir, Stephanie Haddad, Wael MorcosDramaNovember 17Maroun NassarNe A Beyrouth, Safina Group
Khallet Warde (خلّة وردة)Adel SerhanAhmad Zain, Saad Hamdan, Khitam Lahham, Hasan Farhat, Hicham Abou Sleiman, Hossam Al-Sabah, Pauline Haddad, Adnan Aawad, Ouday Raad, Salim Alaa El Dinne, Ayda Assaf, Said BarakatDramaNovember 24Mahmoud Gaafoury Beirut International Center Production
Out Loudصوت جريءSamer DaboulRudy Moarbes, Ali Rhayem, Jad Hadid, Michel Sarkis, Eliane Kerdy, Jean KabrouslyDramaDecember 8Samer DaboulPhoenix Eye PicturesFestivals
Sector zeroNadim MishlawiChawki Azouri, Bernard Khoury, Hazem SaghiyehNadim MishlawiDocumentary2011Abbout Productions1h 4min
2012 Cash FlowSami KoujanCarlos Azar, Nadine N. Njeim, Tony Abou Jawde, Hicham Haddad, Chady Maroun, Joelle Dagher, Shant Kabakian, Teta Latifa, Anthony Najem, Samer Al Achy, Hiam Abou Chedid, Ghassan Estephan, Anthoine Balaban, Pierre Chamoun, Claude KhalilComedy, ActionJanuary 26Sami KoujanDay Two Pictures
Beirut Hotel Danielle Arbid Darine Hamze, Charles Berling, Fadi Abi Samra, Rodney Haddad, Carole Ammoun RomanceAugust 4(France), TBA (Lebanon) Danielle Arbid Les Films Pelléas, MAIA CINEMA
My Last Valentine in Beirut 3DSalim El TurkLaurraine Kodeih, Shady Hanna, Mohamad Hijazi, Aziz Abdo, Ziad Said, Ghassan Kairallah, Paul MatarFebruarySalim El TurkT-Group Production
Taxi Ballad Daniel JosephTalal El Jerdi, Karina Log, Mahmoud Mabsout (Fahman), Tarek Tamim, Badih Abu Chakra, Hiam Abou ChedidDrama, ComedyMarch 8Daniel JosephMina Street and 4 Productions
(A Good Man) إنسان شريفJean-Claude CodsiMajdy Machmouchy, Caroline Hatem, Chadi Haddad, Rana Hassan, Mahmoud Saiid, Leila Hakim, Bernadette Houdeib, Houssam Sabbah, Aida Sabra, Claudine Sfeir, Mohamed Haidar, Issam Abou Khaled, Salimah Tohmeh, Julien Shmid, Haytham Ismael, Hasan Mohieddine, Salim Ala'el DinMarch 29
33 Days Jamal ChorjaBassem Moughniyyeh, Nisrine Tafech, Youssef el khal, Darine Hamze, Carmen Lebbos, Pierre Dagher, Kinda AallouchApril 19Hiyam Abou Chedid
A Play Entitled SehnsuchtBadran Roy BadranVartan Meguerditchian, Adony Maalouf, Christian Ghazy, Cyril Bassil, Gianni Fau, Ghady Yaghy, Ziad NajjarExperimental, 35mmApril 2012Badran Roy BadranCeline Abiad's "Beiroots ProductionsA Play Entitled Sehnsucht is also known as the Lebanese Experimental Surrealist Film
تنورة ماكسي Tannoura MaxiJoe Bou EidJoy Karam, Chady Tineh, Carol AbboudDrama, RomanceMay 3
3:30Hussen IbraheemJebril Mohamad, Peeka Emna ben Rajib, Ahmad Massad, Abdulellah jawarnehDrama, WesternMay 18 Ameen Nayfeh Red Sea Institute of Cinematic Arts Jury prize best narrative short in Franco Arab Film festival 2013, Official Selection of Rotterdam Arabic Camera Film Festival 2012
RunawayMarc KharratMirella Zoghbi, Vince Doche, Gabriel Torosyan, Hala Baki, Joseph Tallent, Martin Mikitas, Nada Salloum, Karin Awad, Elie Bahou, Charles Doche, and Angela RyanDrama, ComedyElie Ayrouth, Marc KharratAlicia Neih
MarcedesHady ZaccakMay 31Darkside Film&TV Production, Zac Films
Behind The WindowNagham AbboudAhmad Hajir, Romy MelhemTBANagham AbboudGinger Beirut Productions
At MidnightPhilippe AsmarNadine Al Rassi, Wissam BreidyTBAHiyam Abou ChedidMarwa Group
الطائر الجريح(The Wounded Bird)Bernadette Houdeib, Antoinette Akiki, Raymond SalibaMelodrama, MusicalTBA
La Vallée Des LarmesMaryanne ZéhilWafaa Tarabay, Walid Alayly, Layla Hakim, Talal Gerdy, Yara Fares2011/2012
ندم(Regret) Rindala Kodeih Aline Lahoud, Youssef Haddad, Antoine Kerbej, Takla Chamoun, Najla Hachem, Pio Chihane, Paul Sleiman, Khaled El Sayed, Mey Sahhab, Diya Youness, Andre Mouaykel, Makhoul Makhoul, Fady Tabet, May Matta, Linda MatarTV filmTBAGebran DaherPrime ProductionWill Be Aired On Murr Television
Because They Are Armenians (لأنن أرمن)Samir HabchiNadine Al Rassi, Youssef Haddad, Pamela El Kik, Dalida Khalil, Mireille Panossian, Maguy Abou GhousnDramaTBAClaudia MarchelianMarwa Group
عطلة عاطلة(Bad Vacation)Caroline MilanFady Charbel, Carine Rizkallah, Nazih Youssef, Issam BreidyComedyTBA
العائد (The Return)Youssef Charaf DinneOmmar Chalak, Lamitta Frangieh, Wissam Hanna, Toni Issa, Fouad Charaf Dinne, Chawki Matta, Joumana Charaf Dinne, Randa Kaady, Jessy Abdo, Kamil MattaAction, ThrillerTBANadim BadourStudio Channel
قيصر و سيزارWalid NassifPierre Chamoun, Carla Boutros, Saad Hamdan, Layal Daou, Georges Diab, Tarek TamimTBATony Chamoun
فيلم)عبدو و عبدو)ComedyTBA
Asfouri Fouad AlaiwanMajdi Machmouchi, Omar Al-Shammaa DramaTBAFouad AleiwanFouad Aleiwan
39 SecondsLara SabaShady HaddadTBANibal Arakjy
Too Much Love Will Kill YouChristophe KarabacheDramaJanuary 2013
Sirocco AKA Shluq Hisham Bizri Avant-garde Short (15 min) Hisham Bizri (Conception)Muqarnas Cinema Hisham Bizri (Producer, Editor, DP)
2013 Bebe Movie Elie F. HabibYoussef Al Khal, Maguy Bou Ghosn, Mirva Kadi, Sultan Deeb, Jessy Abdo, Pierre Jamajian, Pierre Chammassian, Abir Aoun, Saad Al KadiriRomantic ComedyNovember 21Claude SalibaEagle Films & Green in collaboration with VMP
2013 The Rope Hiba Tawaji Nazeeh Youssef, Maya YammineshortHiba Tawaji
2014 From A to BAli F. Mostafa Adventure
Insan Hayawan Chay انسان,حيوان,شيءAbdallah SfeirIssam Al Achkar, Khitam Laham, Julian Farhat, Tarek Yaakoub, Nader DernaikaAdventure, ThrillerJanuary 16Abdallah Sfeir3DLEBANON
NeswenSam Andraos, Hassan Jaber Comedy
A QuintetRoberto Cuzzillo Comedy
The Sea Is Behind Hisham LasriMalek Akhmiss Drama
She & PoliticsRami KaddouraYara Fares, Michel Tabet, Nadim Laham, Stephanie Ghafary, Mirvat Hakim, Ayman Timani and Imad MenhemActionMay 1Rami KaddouraIsaac Belot and the Bass & Brass Band
The Valley Ghassan Salhab Carol Abboud Drama
VitaminElie F. Habib Comedy
Void Tarek Korkomaz, Zeina Makki, Jad Beyrouthy, Christelle Ighniades, Salim Habr, Maria Abdel Karim, Naji BecharaCarol Abboud, Latife Moultaka Drama
Yalla Aa'belkon: Single, Married, DivorcedElie Khalifé Romance
2015 For You Arabic: من اجلكمFr. Charles SawayaChadi Haddad, Mirana Neeymeh, Nada Saybeh, Georges BassilDrama
Biblical
March 23, 2015Fr. Charles SawayaJuntoBox Films
Very Big Shot
Waves '98 Ely Dagher
23 KilometresNoura Kevorkia
Princess of Rome Hadi MuhammadianNasser Tahmasb, Hosni Badr Aldin, Sawsan AwwadZahraa Braytea, Hamed JafariAnimation2015Honarpooya Group1h 15min
Breakfast in Beirut Farah ALHashemFarah ALHashem, Awatif ZaineFarah ALHashemDrama2015VioletSkye Films1h 10min
2016 A Maid for Each Arabic: "مخدومين"Maher Abi SamraMaher Abi SamraDocumentary2016Orjouane Productions
Les Films d’Ici
Medieoperatørene
1h 7min
Welcome to Lebanon Arabic: "أهلًا بكم في لبنان"Saif Sheikh NajibWissam Sabbagh, Shireen Abo El-Ezz, Vivianne AntoniosMohamad Al-SaoudiComedy2016Falcon Films100 mins
What About Tomorrow?
2017 Martyr شهيد Mazen Khaled Carol Abboud,

Hamza Mekdad

Mazen Khaled Feature / Drama2018Biennale College- Cinema

Artrip Production

84 minutes
Lilacs Arabic: "ليلك"
French: Lilas
Mira ShaibJulian Farhat, Aïda Sabra, Shaden FakihMira ShaibShort
Drama
2017Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Robert Bosch Stiftung
24 mins
Panoptic [30] Rana EidDocumentary2017Abbout Productions
DB Studios
Ginger Beirut Productions
1h 19min
2018 Capernaum Nadine Labaki Drama
Heaven Without People
غداء العيد
Lucien Bourjeily Farah Shaer, Nadim Abou Samra, Samira Sarkis, Jenny Gebara, Laeticia Semaan, Jean Paul Hage, Hussein Hijazi, Wissam Botrous, Ghassan ChemaliDramaTBA Lucien Bourjeily Winner of the Special Jury Prize Award - 2017 Dubai International Film Festival
MorineTony FarjallahCarmen Bsaibes, Mounir Maasri, Hasan Farhat, Ghassan Massoud, Takla Chamoun, Mounir Keserwani, Ouais Moukhallalati, Samara Nohra, Ajia Abou Asli, Housam Al Sabbah, Renée Ghoch, Ali Sammouri, Joseph Abboud, Wafaa Halawi, Basma Baydoun, Pôl Seif, Cloey Nohra, Daniel Abou Shakra, Nay Bou Antoun, Maroun KassabDramaMarch 22Tony FarjallahReligious
The Insult Ziad DoueiriFeatureDrama2018Rachid Bouchareb, Jean Bréhat, Julie Gayet, Antoun Sehnaoui, Nadia TurincevEzekiel Films, Tessalit Productions, Rouge International
Prisoner Arabic: "سجين"Ahmad TahanAida Sabra, Saad Kaderi, Tony KanaanAhmad TahanShort, Drama, Thriller201817 mins
2019 1982 Oualid Mouaness Nadine Labaki, Rodrigue Sleiman, Mohamad DalliOualid MouanessDramaSeptember 8100 mins
All the Victory French: Le prix de la victoireAhmad GhosseinFlavia Bechara, Adel Chahine, Elie Choufani, Issam Bou KhaledDramaOctober 2993 mins
Clustifer Karim Araman Nadim Khouri, Rita Ibrahim, Rawad Kansoun Karim Araman DramaSeptember 2815 mins

2020s

YearTitleTitle in Arabic & FrenchDirectorCastWriterGenreReleaseProductionLength
2020 Broken Keysمفاتيح مكسرةJimmy KeyrouzTarek Yaacoub, Rola BeksmatiJimmy Keyrouz, Ellie Foumbi,Moe LattoufDrama2020Ezekiel Film Production, Ginger Beirut Production110 mins
Only the WindsKarim KassemLyne Ramadan, Fouad Mahouly, Karim Kassem, Zeinab Hind KhadraKarim KassemDocufiction2020Screen Productions131 mins
We Are From Thereنحن من هناكWissam TaniosMilad Khawam, Jamil Khawa,Wissam TaniosDocumentary2020Abbout Production82 mins
2021 Miguel's War حرب ميغيل Eliane Raheb Michel (Miguel) JleilatyEliane RahebDocumentaryJuneItar Productions2h 8mins
OctopusKarim KassemFouad MahoulyKarim KassemDocufiction2021Screen Productions64 mins
Confusion & Jealousy حيرة وغيرةIsaac BelotYara elle Khawam, Elie Kadamani, Ihab el Siblani, Stephanie GhafaryIhab el Siblani, Ziad FloutyRomantic Comedy2021Lebanese Filmmakers Association, Ihab el Siblani88 mins
2022 Perfect Strangers أصحاب… ولا أعزّ Wissam Smayra Mona Zaki, Nadine Labaki, Adel Karam, Georges Khabbaz, Diamand Bou Abboud Wissam Smayra, Gabriel YammineDrama2022Netflix1h 39mins
"Warsha"ورشةDania BdeirHassan Aqqoulm Khansa, Kamal SalehDania BdeirShort202215mins
After the End of the WorldNadim MishlawiNadim MishlawiDocumentary2022
Farah فرحKenton Oxley and Hassiba FreihaStephanie Atala, Majdi Machmouchi, Nader Abd Alhay, Youssef Boulos, Pierrette Katrib, Janah Fakhoury, Josyane Boulos, Assaad Rechdan and Hassiba FreihaHassiba FreihaPsychological thriller2022Knockout Productions1h 59 mins
Dirty Difficult DangerousWissam CharafClara Couturet, Ziad Jallad, Rifaat TarabayWissam Charaf, Hala Dabaji, Mariette DésertDrama2023
2023 Dancing on the Edge of a VolcanoCyril ArissDocumentary2023
ThiiirdKarim KassemFouad Mahouly, Mohamad AlayanKarim Kassem, Nadia HassanDocufiction2023Screen Productions94 mins
La nuit du verreCarlos ChahineCarlos ChahineDrama2023
QJude ChehabNadim MishlawiDocumentary2023
Valley of Exile Anna Fahr Maria Hassan, Hala Hosni, Michel HouraniAnna FahrDrama2023
2024 Arzé أرزة Mira Shaib Diamand Abou Abboud, Betty Taoutel, Bilal Al Hamwi Louay Khraish, Faissal Sam Shaib Drama Comedy2024
BJIFF, Tribeca, CIFF
93mins
Diaries From Lebanonمثل قصص الحبMyriam El-Hajj Joumana Haddad, Georges Moufarrej, Perla Joe MaalouliMyriam El-HajjDocumentary2024 Berlinale 110mins

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