
Late in the 1980s it seems like the Lebanese conflict will never end. Khalil returns to Beirut after many years. Ten years earlier, during a battle, he took advantage of the confusion and pretended he was dead.
Directed by Ghassan Salhab, Beirut Phantom leans on a strong ensemble — Aouni Kawas, Darina Al Joundi, Carol Abboud — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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