Movie

A Civilized People

★ 7.0(3)19991h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Randa Chahal Sabbag
Release date: 1999-09-04
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: ARTE France Cinéma

About A Civilized People

A Civilized People is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag, starring Jalila Baccar, Tamim Chahal and Myrna Maakaron. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Civilized People in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lebanese director Randa Chahal Sabbag spins this bleak war drama about the brutal absurdity of the urban warfare of Beirut during the 1980s. Opening with the shocking image of kittens being blown apart, the film loosely follows the travails of Bernadette (Nada Ghosn), a naïve country girl sent to the city as a maid for a mansion long since abandoned by the owners. There she meets Therese (Renee Dick), a veteran house cleaner who takes her under her wing. One day, while accompanying her friend to the cemetery, she meets a rakish Arab militiaman, and the two fall in love.

Cast

Jalila Baccar

Viviane

Tamim Chahal

Samir

Myrna Maakaron

Souad

Carmen Lebbos

Najat

Sotigui Kouyaté

Ousmane

Renée Dick

Thérèse

Bruno Todeschini

Antoine

Paul Mattar

The Mad Man

Hassan Mrad

Marwan

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Civilized People in New Zealand?+

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How long is A Civilized People?+

A Civilized People has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in A Civilized People?+

A Civilized People stars Jalila Baccar, Tamim Chahal, Myrna Maakaron, Carmen Lebbos and Sotigui Kouyaté.

When did A Civilized People come out?+

A Civilized People is a 1999 movie directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag.

What genre is A Civilized People?+

A Civilized People is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed A Civilized People?+

A Civilized People was directed by Randa Chahal Sabbag.