
Feature film — 1985
The Razor's Edge (1985)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 5 votes.
Aleph Production / Cinévidéo / Sigmarc / U.P.C.T.
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Director: Jocelyne Saab
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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