Around the Pink House (1999)
One of the most popular Lebanese films of the late 1990s, Around the Pink House is a story that explores the changing urban landscape of Beirut after the Civil War. La maison rose (the pink house) is an old mansion in Beirut where the Nawfal family found shelter during the Civil War. Unfortunately for them, their immediate environment is rapidly changing, as many of the old shell-ridden buildings are being torn down and replaced by new construction projects. When Mattar, the owner of the pink house, decides to sell it to make room for a large commercial centre, the residents of the neighbourhood become divided between the shopkeepers and businessmen in favour of a different kind of modernity.
Director: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: December 15, 1999
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Robert Marcel Lepage
Cinematography: Pierre David
Production: Canal (II), CCT, Canal+ Horizons, Djinn House Productions, Mille et une productions
Country: Lebanon, France, Canada
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Around the Pink House about?
- One of the most popular Lebanese films of the late 1990s, Around the Pink House is a story that explores the changing urban landscape of Beirut after the Civil War. La maison rose (the pink house) is an old mansion in Beirut where the Nawfal family found shelter during the Civil War. Unfortunately for them, their immediate environment is rapidly changing, as many of the old shell-ridden buildings are being torn down and replaced by new construction projects. When Mattar, the owner of the pink house, decides to sell it to make room for a large commercial centre, the residents of the neighbourhood become divided between the shopkeepers and businessmen in favour of a different kind of modernity.
- Who directed Around the Pink House?
- Around the Pink House was directed by Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige.
- Who stars in Around the Pink House?
- Around the Pink House stars Hanane Abboud, Fadi Abi Samra, Anne-Marie Afif, Asma Andraos, Aline Aoun, Zina Arida.
- How long is Around the Pink House?
- Around the Pink House has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Around the Pink House?
- Around the Pink House is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Around the Pink House produced?
- Around the Pink House was produced in Lebanon, France, Canada.