The Razor's Edge
1985•1h 43m•6.4•Released
Drama
Samar, a child of the war, finds relief from the chaos around her through Egyptian movies she watches on television. Karim, an artist in retreat from life, remains in his apartment in war-torn West Beirut, confident that he is safe in his familiar neighborhood. An unlikely bond is formed between the two as they face the devastating civil war.
Director
Jocelyne Saab
Writer
Gérard Brach
Languages
Arabic, French, Italian
Studio
Aleph Production
Cast
Jacques Weber
Karim
Hala Bassam
Samar
Juliet Berto
Juliette
Youssef Housni
Donatien
Denise Filiatrault
Mother
Ali Diab
Father
Khaled El Sayed
Man with one eye
Claude Préfontaine
Elie
Souheir Salhani
Leila
Hassan Mrad
Production
Company
Aleph Production
Company
Cinévidéo
Company
Sigmarc
Company
U.P.C.T.
Producer
Jocelyne Saab
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