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Feature film — 1985

The Razor's Edge (1985)

6.41h 43mDrama

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 as Karim

Jacques Weber

Karim

H

Hala Bassam

Samar

Juliet Berto as Juliette

Juliet Berto

Juliette

Y

Youssef Housni

Donatien

Denise Filiatrault as Mother

Denise Filiatrault

Mother

Ali Diab as Father

Ali Diab

Father

Khaled El Sayed as Man with one eye

Khaled El Sayed

Man with one eye

Claude Préfontaine as Elie

Claude Préfontaine

Elie

S

Souheir Salhani

Leila

H

Hassan Mrad

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