Beirut: The Encounter (1981): Cast
Beirut: The Encounter is a 1981 war drama directed by Borhane Alaouié, starring Renée Dick, Haithem el Amine and Houcem Sabbah. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Borhane Alaouié
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beirut: The Encounter About?
The premise of Beirut: The Encounter without spoilers.
Zeina, a Catholic student, and her Muslim friend Haidar record tapes about why the 1977 Lebanese conflict persists and why they oppose it. As Zeina prepares to leave for the United States, Haidar promises to meet her at the airport, but he is delayed, harassed and discards his tape, leaving Zeina heartbroken. The film concludes with a meta‑discussion among cast and director Borhane Alaouie on whether Haidar should kill himself.
Beirut: The Encounter Cast
Renée Dick leads the cast, with Haithem el Amine and Houcem Sabbah. Directed by Borhane Alaouié; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Borhane Alaouié
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Beirut: The Encounter Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Beirut al-liqa” and “Beyroutou el lika”.
- Also known as
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- Beirut al-liqa
- Beyroutou el lika
- Beyrouth, la rencontre
- Beyrouth : La Rencontre
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Beirut: The Encounter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Beirut: The Encounter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beirut: The Encounter?
Beirut: The Encounter runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Beirut: The Encounter released?
Beirut: The Encounter was released on January 2, 1981.
Who directed Beirut: The Encounter?
Beirut: The Encounter was directed by Borhane Alaouié.
More films by Borhane Alaouié Who is in the cast of Beirut: The Encounter?
Beirut: The Encounter stars Renée Dick, Haithem el Amine and Houcem Sabbah, among 6 credited actors.
Does Beirut: The Encounter have a post-credit scene?
No. Beirut: The Encounter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Beirut: The Encounter in?
The original language of Beirut: The Encounter is Arabic.
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