Beirut, My City (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Beirut, My City is a documentary film directed by Jocelyne Saab, running about 38 minutes.
What it’s about. In July 1982, the Israeli army besieged Beirut. Four days earlier, Jocelyne Saab sees her house burn and 150 years of family existence go up in smoke. She then takes refuge in questioning: when did this all begin? How did the Beirut people live the siege? Each place will then become a story and each name a memory.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Beirut, My City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beirut, My City page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beirut, My City (1983)?
- In CA, Beirut, My City is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beirut, My City worth watching?
- Beirut, My City holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Beirut, My City released?
- Beirut, My City was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 38 minutes.