Only Rebels Win

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Only Rebels Win
Directed by Danielle Arbid
Written byDanielle Arbid
Produced by
  • Omar El Kadi
  • Nadia Turincev
  • George Schoucair
Starring
CinematographyCéline Bozon
Edited byClément Pinteaux
Music byBachar Mar-Khalifé
Production
companies
Distributed byJHR Films
Release date
Countries
  • France
  • Lebanon
  • Qatar

Only Rebels Win is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Danielle Arbid. It stars Hiam Abbass, Amine Benrachid, Shaden Fakih, Charbel Kamel, Rubis Ramadan and Alexandre Paulikevitch.

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The film had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 12 February 2026.

Premise

In Beirut, a widow falls for a young man searching for a better future. [1]

Cast

Production

In December 2023, it was announced Hiam Abbass and Amine Benrachid had joined the cast of the film, with Danielle Arbid directing from a screenplay she wrote. [2]

Principal photography began in January 2025 at Montjoie Studios in France. [3] [4]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 12 February 2026 in the Panorama section. [5]

References

  1. Barraclough, Leo (18 December 2025). "Danielle Arbid's 'Only Rebels Win,' Starring Hiam Abbass, Boarded by Fandango Sales Ahead of Berlinale Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  2. Vivarelli, Nick (5 December 2023). "'Succession's' Hiam Abbass to Star in Danielle Arbid's Age-Gap Romance 'Love Conquers All' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  3. Lamercer, Fabien (9 January 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Arbid shooting Love Conquers All". CineEuropa. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  4. "Rise Studios Announces Production of Love Conquers All". Rise Studios. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  5. Goodfellow, Melanie (12 December 2025). "Berlinale Unveils First Titles For 2026 Edition". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 26 December 2025.