Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Adel Karam | ... | Tony Hanna | |
Kamel El Basha | ... | Yasser Abdallah Salameh | |
Camille Salameh | ... | Wajdi Wehbe | |
Diamand Bou Abboud | ... | Nadine Wehbe (as Diamand Abou Abboud) | |
Rita Hayek | ... | Shirine Hanna | |
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Talal Jurdi | ... | Talal (as Talal El Jurdi) |
Christine Choueiri | ... | Manal Salameh | |
Julia Kassar | ... | Judge Colette Mansour | |
Rifaat Torbey | ... | Samir Geagea | |
Carlos Chahine | ... | Judge Chahine | |
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Walid Abboud | ... | Television Host |
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Georges Daoud | ... | Georges Hanna |
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Elie Njeim | ... | Elie |
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Sami Hamdan | ... | Ibrahim Nassar |
Tony Mehanna | ... | The President |
In today's Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. From secret wounds to traumatic revelations, the media circus surrounding the case puts Lebanon through a social explosion, forcing Toni and Yasser to reconsider their lives and prejudices.
THE INSULT- 90% I was quite annoyed as i wanted to be the first Lebanese filmmaker to have an Oscar nomination but this movie is very well deserved for its nomination. The story and the way it was structured was absolutely perfect. The main two actors were very impressive which balanced other weaker actors. The cinematography is basic but effective. Adel Karam is quite the actor. The conflict in the story is very intriguing and Raw. I am so glad that a Lebanese movie was finally showcased in the world and I only dream of more to come. The history of Lebanon is so diverse and emotional that I am surprised that there aren't at least 40 movies related to all the conflicts lebanon had to withstand. The character development was shown in simple glimpses of certain situations. I was also happy that the director Ziad was not biased towards a certain character but was enriching and compassionate with both of them. The message in this movie is what was so astounding: "Despite out experience, ego, and pride, we are all in this together." A must see. Story wise and execution: 35/35 Acting: 21.6/25 Camera Work: 16.8/20 Sound: 16.1/20