Autour de la maison rose (1999): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1999, Autour de la maison rose is a notable film directed by Joana Hadjithomas, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. One of the most popular Lebanese films of the late 1990s, Around the Pink House is a story that explores the changing urban landscape of Beirut after the Civil War. La maison rose (the pink house) is an old mansion in Beirut where the Nawfal family found shelter during the Civil War. Unfortunately for them, their immediate environment is rapidly changing, as many of the old shell-ridden buildings are being torn down and replaced by new construction projects. When Mattar, the owner of the pink house, decides to sell it to make room for a large commercial centre, the residents of the neighbourhood become divided between the shopkeepers and businessmen in favour of a different kind of modernity.

Who’s in it. Autour de la maison rose stars Hanane Abboud, Fadi Abi Samra, Anne-Marie Afif and Asma Andraos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Autour de la maison rose has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Autour de la maison rose page.