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In the Battlefields (2004): Cast

In the Battlefields (2004) movie poster

In the Battlefields is a 2004 war drama directed by Danielle Arbid, starring Marianne Feghali as Lina and Rawia Elchab. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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In the Battlefields (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Danielle Arbid
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Battlefields About?

The premise of In the Battlefields without spoilers.

Lina, a young girl surviving in war‑torn Beirut, befriends Sihan, the maid of her overbearing aunt. Sihan opens Lina’s eyes to a different way of living, but when Lina asks her to devise an escape from the besieged city, Sihan pushes the girl to confront harsh limits and dangerous choices.

In the Battlefields Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • gambling debt
  • christian lebanese
  • pulling tablecloth and dishes off table
  • bombing of city
  • beirut lebanon
  • bomb shelter
  • dysfunctional family
  • matriarch
  • matriarchal family
  • sex in a car
  • 12 year old girl
  • caught having sex
+17 more
  • female sexual awakening
  • smoking marijuana
  • house maid
  • modern day slavery
  • female friendship
  • dog shot by gun
  • militia group
  • gambling house
  • betrayed by friend
  • mean old lady
  • 1970s
  • funeral
  • grief
  • running away
  • f rated
  • lebanon war
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

In the Battlefields Cast & Characters

Marianne Feghali leads the cast as Lina, with Rawia Elchab as Sihan. Directed by Danielle Arbid.

From the director

More from Danielle Arbid

More films directed by Danielle Arbid, best-rated first: Simple Passion, Parisienne, Beirut Hotel and A Lost Man.

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In the Battlefields Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Dans les champs de bataille” and “Nei campi di battaglia”.

Also known as
  • Dans les champs de bataille
  • Nei campi di battaglia
  • 战场上
  • Liebeskriege

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In the Battlefields FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Battlefields, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Battlefields?

In the Battlefields runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was In the Battlefields released?

In the Battlefields was released on May 16, 2004.

Who directed In the Battlefields?

In the Battlefields was directed by Danielle Arbid.

More films by Danielle Arbid

Who is in the cast of In the Battlefields?

In the Battlefields stars Marianne Feghali as Lina and Rawia Elchab as Sihan.

Does In the Battlefields have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Battlefields has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Battlefields in?

The original language of In the Battlefields is Arabic.

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