Once Upon a Time in Beirut
Two young girls of the war generation, Yasmin and Leila, are in search of Beirut. When they meet an elderly film enthusiast with a secret store of Lebanese films, they persuade him to screen his collection for them. So begins an initiation into the myths and images of Beirut, but the girls want cold figures and facts, war babies indifferent to the memories evoked.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | كان ياما كان في بيروت |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | Argentina, France, Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jocelyne Saab |
| Runtime | 104 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Once Upon a Time in Beirut has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1995. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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