The Insult

Director:
Ziad Doueiri

While renovating the facade of a building in Beirut, Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, clash over a silly plumbing issue. A shouting argument ensues and Yasser ends up insulting Toni. Hurt in his dignity, Toni decides to file a complaint. A long and highly publicised trial follows...

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Director:
Ziad Doueiri
Cast:
Adel Karam
Christine Choueiri
Kamel El Basha
Country:
Lebanon
Running time:
12h:00m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2018