Beirut City Guide (2007)

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Beirut, Lebanon's capital has a long history of political and social unrest that still makes headlines today. Globe Trekker's Beirut City Guide captures the city in more optimistic days, two weeks before the latest outbreak of hostilities in Lebanon between Israeli and Hezbollah forces in July 2006. Globe Trekker Megan McCormick explores the neighborhoods of Basta, Solidere, Gemayze and the Hezbollah District and finds a city in the midst of regeneration. She gets a glimpse at Beirut's future when meeting up with a group of young Arabic hip hop artists, who are eager to live in peace and put the country's political troubles in the past.

Director: Dominic Allan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Pilot Productions
Country: Lebanon
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

sightseeing, travel, travelogue

More Films by Director: Dominic Allan
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beirut City Guide about?
Beirut, Lebanon's capital has a long history of political and social unrest that still makes headlines today. Globe Trekker's Beirut City Guide captures the city in more optimistic days, two weeks before the latest outbreak of hostilities in Lebanon between Israeli and Hezbollah forces in July 2006. Globe Trekker Megan McCormick explores the neighborhoods of Basta, Solidere, Gemayze and the Hezbollah District and finds a city in the midst of regeneration. She gets a glimpse at Beirut's future when meeting up with a group of young Arabic hip hop artists, who are eager to live in peace and put the country's political troubles in the past.
Who directed Beirut City Guide?
Beirut City Guide was directed by Dominic Allan.
Who stars in Beirut City Guide?
Beirut City Guide stars Megan McCormick, Merrilees Parker, Ian Wright.
How long is Beirut City Guide?
Beirut City Guide has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Beirut City Guide?
Beirut City Guide is a Documentary film.
Where was Beirut City Guide produced?
Beirut City Guide was produced in Lebanon.