Lebanese movie recommendations

Hello everyone,

I've been on a nostalgia role lately and have been watching Lebanese movies. I need some new recommendations, I want movies with a story that has either a social, psychological or philosophical depth to it. I also love movies about the war. Here are some movies I watched recently and loved :

Capernaum
West Beyrouth
Ghadi
The insult
Very big shot
Under the bombs
Amani Taht Qaous Qazah

I don't want "soap opera" type movies. You can also recommend series. You can recommend the titles in English or arabic.

Also if you can recommend a link to where you find the movies, it would be appreciated. I live in Canada and it's not always obvious to find the movies through typical American or European websites.

Thanks in advance,
Post Author: /u/BartholomewThePoet
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Opinion: Events in Syria will likely change the US eagerness for a swift and/or forceful disarmament of Hezbollah.

First of all, I don't want to comment specifically on what happened in Syria, but I do need to say this. I hope all civilians in Syria are safe, and my heart goes out to the Druze civilians in Suwayda, who are currently in a very difficult position because of the attacks against them. And I hope for all civilians, and my Druze brothers specifically, to be safe and sound always.

The idea, basically, of what Tom Barak said about encouraging the Syrian president to create this unified, centralized country, in which the idea is to monopolize arms only to the state and disarm all nonstate actors, is taking place, and we see the dangers of such a strategy when you try to disarm by force.

Obviously, the Syrian situation is very different, and the conduct of the Syrian army is basically a ragtag group of militias that do not live up to the standards of an army, so they cannot be compared to the conduct and professionalism of the LAF, disregarding actual military capabilities. So the Syrian army is basically a collection of militias, many are religious extremists. But we can somewhat put this under the very general "title" of disarming non-state armed groups. Where the Syrian nominal army tried to disarm the Druze by force.

But regardless, this episode shows us that the US would probably revise their eagerness to disarm Hezbollah quickly, swiftly, and decisively, because you can see when you try to disarm a group through force and coercion, the result would be sectarian battles and sectarian blood, and it would possibly change what could have been a more streamlined operation into something very messy and one that would endanger the entirety of the Lebanese state.

So I think for now, even the US would try to scale back its demands for the forceful disarmament of Hezbollah and would likely favor Aoun's approach of dialogue. In my personal opinion, Aoun's approach to dialogue is not going to go anywhere, and therefore, Hezbollah will not be disarmed anytime soon because dialogue won't solve shit. But Aoun is probably...
Post Author: /u/Standard_Ad7704
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For the first time since the collapse of the Ottoman empire, Tripoli is getting new road asphalt

Post Author: /u/sad_trabulsyy
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Opinion: Events in Syria will likely change the US eagerness for a swift disarmament of Hezbollah.

First of all, I don't want to comment specifically on what happened in Syria, but I do need to say this. I hope all civilians in Syria are safe, and my heart goes out to the Druze civilians in Suwayda, who are currently in a very difficult position because of the attacks against them. And I hope for all civilians, and my Druze brothers specifically, to be safe and sound always.

The idea, basically, of what Tom Barak said about encouraging the Syrian president to create this unified, centralized country, in which the idea is to monopolize arms only to the state and disarm all nonstate actors, is taking place, and we see the dangers of such a strategy when you try to disarm by force.

Obviously, the Syrian situation is very different, and the conduct of the Syrian army is basically a ragtag group of militias that do not live up to the standards of an army, so they cannot be compared to the conduct and professionalism of the LAF, disregarding actual military capabilities. So the Syrian army is basically a collection of militias. Some of them are extremists. But we can somewhat put this under the very general "title" of disarming non-state armed groups. Where the Syrian nominal army tried to disarm the Druze by force.

But regardless, this episode shows us that the US would probably revise their eagerness to disarm Hezbollah quickly, swiftly, and decisively, because you can see when you try to disarm a group through force and coercion, the result would be sectarian battles and sectarian blood, and it would possibly change what could have been a more streamlined operation into something very messy and one that would endanger the entirety of the Lebanese state.

So I think for now, even the US would try to scale back its demands for the forceful disarmament of Hezbollah and would likely favor Aoun's approach of dialogue. In my personal opinion, Aoun's approach to dialogue is not going to go anywhere, and therefore, Hezbollah will not be disarmed anytime soon because dialogue won't solve shit. But Aoun is prob...
Post Author: /u/Standard_Ad7704
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History repeats itself

For those who don't know, in Lebanese civil war, Christians were attacked by Muslims (PLO) so they started having their own miltiias backed by Israel and Israel even helped them build an autonomous region for Christian Lebanese, these Christian miltias massacred Muslims (Sabra and Shatila massacres) and many Muslims during that time associated Lebanese Christians of being Zionists which caused a lot of anti-Christian discrimination.

Now the same thing happening in Syria but with Druze instead of Christians.
Post Author: /u/BabylonianWeeb
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The Banning & Moderating Situation

Hey everyone, so a few days ago I got banned for 24h by one (or all) of the moderators for apparently being mean, confrontational and having too many downvotes on my comments.
Don't worry this is not a vent or a rant, no beef, but I thought I'd address it openly and see what happens.

I know I'm an asshole and definitely not the nicest of the bunch here, but then again this is not a popularity contest, I am not here to farm karma nor start a political party and have you all sign up.
I know the mods are doing great work in managing the sub and I get that I can be mean and straight up in your face confrontational sometimes, but I don't see why that's grounds for a ban to begin with. I engage with this sub, and I confront opinions and sound like a shitty contrarian asshole because I enjoy challenging opinions and thinking critically about things and bantering about and I think that should be perfectly fine as long as there are no insults, no personal attacks and you're staying respectful. I disagree with so many people here, and probably with a lot of the mods as well, on a lot of issues and on a lot of language they use to describe these issues, and I have always thought that as long as we are not insulting each others, then the floor is there to engage however we want.

Yet, the moderator(s) deemed my comments and engagement as confrontational and not bringing anything positive to the sub and decided to exercise a ban and banned me from messaging the mods for 28 days, which I think is rather childish, somehow a bit personal and excessive. I don't know who was the mod that spoke with me and I don't care to know, but the bottom line is:

I really wish you wouldn't micro manage sentiments and opinions here, especially because it is turning into a huge echo chamber and a circle jerk of rightwing opinions where posts and the conversations around them become so predictable and more and more aggressive.

If my comments are generating a lot of down votes because people dislike my opinions, so be it, again I...
Post Author: /u/Rubbama
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Shooting during mourning

( LOUD GUNSHOTS IN VIDEO )I’m from the south and every time somebody dies near my area, Hezbollah or SSNP, people start shooting at the sky as if bullets falling down isn’t a concern. Like why?
Post Author: /u/Rafiwatterson7928
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Morocco bans Lebanese chess champions from participating in the Arab Championship

Morocco banned 10 of Lebanon’s chess champions in the children’s category from participating in the Arab Championship held there, after the state refused to grant them travel visas. Authorities stated that “the family knows the reason”
I contacted the family of two of the players, who stated that the visa refusals were due to the children's Shia affiliation — a circumstance reportedly shared by the other eight affected players
Post Author: /u/hannoyz
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Did any of your friends become more religious after what the country passed throught (infaltion,war etc)?

I have a friend who ever since the inflation started getting worse and worse he became super religious.

The thing is he wasn't like that before he couldn't care less about religion. He wasn't the amzing atheist type of person who would annoy you by trying to appear supreme he litteraly just didn't care he just used to study go out and just do normal stuff.

Ever since the inflation started he got into religion since he had nothing to do (uni was expensive for him and he had to work at low wage just to have a bit of money for himself for uni). He started going to chuch praying etc all normal i guess (he is orthodox btw).

Nothing wrong with that but the thing is now he just says stuff that are batshit crazy. He told me once how a priest on Mt athos had a buddist monk who was a kid teleport to him and the priest defeated him with cross and that the kid was possesed by the devil due to him doing yoga and practicing buddism. I thaught he was joking but he was very serious.
Post Author: /u/SoSVIII
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MEA goes low cost: Launch set for March 2027

Cheaper fares, tighter seats and, most likely, coffee that isn’t free: MEA is set to reinvent itself with the launch of its own low-cost airline in March 2027. Targeting budget-conscious travelers while preserving the signature warmth of Lebanese service, this bold move could shake up Middle Eastern skies. Between good deals and small trade-offs, MEA is embarking on a strategic shift that may well propel Lebanon’s entire aviation sector.

Facing soaring fares and near-monopoly on direct routes, Lebanon’s national carrier Middle East Airlines (MEA) is preparing to shake up the market. Led by Chairman Mohamad El Hout, MEA plans to launch a low-cost subsidiary in March 2027, according to insiders. The new airline will start with 4 aircraft and offer tickets up to 30% cheaper than current MEA fares.

This bold move marks a major strategic shift as MEA responds to rising regional competition and growing demand for affordable air travel.

The low-cost carrier will operate a fleet of narrow-body Airbus jets, with new A320neo and A321XLR models expected to be delivered in 2026. MEA has ordered 9 aircraft, including 4 A321XLRs, and aims to gradually expand to destinations such as Germany, Denmark, Egypt and several African countries. The focus will be on short- and medium-haul routes, perfectly suited for the low-cost business model.

A Brand-New Terminal for a Smooth Takeoff

To support this strategic shift, the new low-cost airline will be based in Terminal 2 of Beirut’s Rafic Hariri international airport, currently under development. This terminal will double the airport’s capacity, which is presently oversaturated, enabling more frequent, shorter and most importantly, more affordable flights.

The benefits are significant: fares up to 30% lower, greater accessibility for students, families and expatriates, and a strong boost for Lebanon’s tourism sector. With both MEA’s traditional and budget-friendly options available, passengers will finally have the freedom to choose flights that fit their budgets.

MEA’s “à la ...
Post Author: /u/urbexed
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Khalas That's it! Never eating tabouleh outside Lebanon again!

So I'm currently on a vacation in Greece, coming from the cold Denmark where tomatoes and parsley has no flavor, I was somewhat excited to try out a Greek version of tabouleh. Oh how naive I was. From now on I will only eat tabouleh in Lebanon. Just waiting for the wade3 to become better (if that will ever happen)
Post Author: /u/Sea-Prune-8807
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Yesterday full moon from Jnoub

Post Author: /u/Ns99-9
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New members’ club Beihouse revives Beirut’s architectural heritage Following the devastating 2020 explosion, three 19th-century homes in Gemmayzeh become a social hub balancing cultural memory with contemporary luxury

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New members’ club Beihouse revives Beirut’s architectural heritage Following the devastating 2020 explosion, three 19th-century homes in Gemmayzeh become a social hub balancing cultural memory with contemporary luxury

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Linda Boronkay Design Studio)
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As the hospitality landscape increasingly demands a social agenda of pre-planning, pre-booking, and sometimes even pre-ordering, the appeal of a members’ club – with its certainty and guaranteed access allowing good old-fashioned spontaneity – has never been stronger. The latest crop of such clubs isn’t limited to a specific location; recent standouts include the art deco-infused The Wilde in Milan (recipient of a Wallpaper* Design Award 2025) and the ultra-luxe Core Club in New York. Now, a more unexpected location taps into the trend: Beirut’s Gemmayzeh.

Once an affluent cultural hub, the neighbourhood was among the hardest hit by Beirut’s 2020 port explosion. It’s here that Beihouse, a new members’ club, has taken root. The initiative began as an effort to save three 19th-century Lebanese houses and their shared courtyard from demolition. Lebanese architecture studio Dagher Hanna & Partners, in collaboration with London-based designer Linda Boronkay (former design director of Soho House), set out to restore the property and revive some of the conviviality and activity that once defined the area.

Tour Beihouse in Beirut, Lebanon
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(Image credit: Courtesy of Linda Boronkay Design Studio)
‘We aspired to create a place that would once again become the beating heart of communal gatherings,’ says Boronkay, ‘a sanctuary of solace in a city that deserves to hope and celebrate.’ The gates of Beiphone open onto a picturesque courtyard shaded by a centuries-old olive tree, which leads to The Garden Bar, where a green marble count...
Post Author: /u/EreshkigalKish2
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