A Lebanese Christian car mechanic and a Palestinian Muslim construction worker in Beirut begin a heated personal argument about a broken drain pipe, leading to a highly publicized legal battle that threatens to disrupt both of their lives and their families. With complex relationships and surprising turns, Lebanese filmmaker Doueiri’s gripping, thought-provoking courtroom drama offers an intricate portrait of the divisions that haunt even routine interactions in this highly charged setting. Kamel El Basha won Best Actor at the 2017 Venice Film Festival.
Film: “The Insult” (L’insulte)
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UW Cinematheque 4070 Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706
@ 7:00 pm