Taste of Cement (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Taste of Cement is a documentary film directed by Ziad Kalthoum, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In Beirut, Syrian construction workers are building a skyscraper while at the same time their own houses at home are being shelled. The Lebanese war is over but the Syrian one still rages on. The workers are locked in the building site. They are not allowed to leave it after 19.00. The Lebanese government has imposed night-time curfews on the refugees. The only contact with the outside world for these Syrian workers is the hole through which they climb out in the morning to begin a new day of work. Cut off from their homeland, they gather at night around a small TV set to get the news from Syria. Tormented by anguish and anxiety, while suffering the deprivation of the most basic human and workers right, they keep hoping for a different life.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Taste of Cement has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taste of Cement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taste of Cement tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taste of Cement (2017)?
- In US, Taste of Cement is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taste of Cement worth watching?
- Taste of Cement holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Taste of Cement released?
- Taste of Cement was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.