In the Battlefields
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Lina, a young girl in war-torn Beirut, finds an ally and friend in Sihan, her domineering aunt's maid. Sihan shows Lina what her life could be like, but tests the girl's limits when she asks her to help plot her escape from the city.
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Cast
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Marianne Feghali
Lina
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Rawia Elchab
Sihan
Also in
Under the Bombs
Laudi Arbid
Yvonne
Also in
A Lost Man
Aouni Kawas
Fouad
Also in
Phantom Beirut
The Valley
Carmen Lebbos
Thérèse, the mother
Known for
West Beirut
Lila Says
Takla Chamoun
Marwa
Also in
Bride of Beirut
THE VISIT
Roland Tomb
Simon
Also in
Beirut Hotel
Roger Assaf
Uncle Wadih
Also in
Nahla
Out of Life
Colette Abboud
Also in
Beirut Hotel
Robert Abyad
Sylva Al Chad
Khitam Al Lahham
Known for
The 4th Wall
Danielle Arbid Director · Vincent Epplay Composer Hélène Louvart Cinematographer
First release May 16, 2004 · Produced in Lebanon, Belgium, France, Germany · Original title Maarek hob
Production
Lebanon · Belgium · France · Germany
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Languages
Original title
Maarek hob
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
France · May 16, 2004
Premiere · Festival de Cannes
France · December 29, 2004
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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