A Sad and Beautiful World
In this sweeping love story that spans three decades of passion, heartbreak, and hope, Nino and Yasmina find themselves drawn together by a magnetic relationship. As they face an impossible choice between love and survival, they must decide if they want to build a family and chart a path to happiness in Lebanon, despite the tragedies ravaging the country.
Festivals & awards
Venice Film Festival 2025 - Giornate degli autori: Public Award
Credits
Original Title
A Sad and Beautiful World
Title
A Sad and Beautiful World
Directed by
Cyril Aris
Country
Lebanon
Year
2025
Film Editing
Nat Sanders, Cyril Aris
Soundtrack
Anthony Sahyoun
Cinematography
Joe Saade
Sound
Rana Eid, Lama Sawaya, Bassam Lebbos
Costumes
Zeina Saab Demelero
Production Design
Hanady Medlej
Production
Abbout Productions, Diversity Hire, Reynard Films
Runtime
110 min.
Cast
Mounia Akl (Yasmina), Hasan Akil (Nino), Julia Kassar (Omaya), Camille Salameh (Antoine), Tino Karam (Chafic), Nadyn Chalhoub (Leila)
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