The Tornado (1992)

The Tornado (1992) poster

Beirut, civil war. There are checkpoints, arbitrary executions, car bombs, machine guns, handguns, funeral processions, ambushes, hot heads, vendettas, and revenge. Cruelty and death are everywhere. Akram, who's been studying in Russia, is back in Beirut on holiday and plans to visit his mother in his home village. But can he get there? He spends time with friends in the city; they tell stories of death. Danger is on all sides. Driving down the street may lead to murder. Touches of the surreal appear: are they real, are they dreams? Can Akram survive? If so, at what cost?

Director: Samir Habchi
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Lebanon
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Samir Habchi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tornado about?
Beirut, civil war. There are checkpoints, arbitrary executions, car bombs, machine guns, handguns, funeral processions, ambushes, hot heads, vendettas, and revenge. Cruelty and death are everywhere. Akram, who's been studying in Russia, is back in Beirut on holiday and plans to visit his mother in his home village. But can he get there? He spends time with friends in the city; they tell stories of death. Danger is on all sides. Driving down the street may lead to murder. Touches of the surreal appear: are they real, are they dreams? Can Akram survive? If so, at what cost?
Who directed The Tornado?
The Tornado was directed by Samir Habchi.
Who stars in The Tornado?
The Tornado stars Julia Kassar.
How long is The Tornado?
The Tornado has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was The Tornado produced?
The Tornado was produced in Lebanon.