description The Insult Overview
The Insult is a 2017 Lebanese drama film directed by Ziad Doueiri, featuring Kamel El Basha in the lead role. The film competed in the main competition at the Venice International Film Festival and received recognition through awards and Oscar nomination as the Lebanese entry for Best Foreign Language Film.
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info The Insult Specifications
| Country | Lebanon |
| Year | 2017 |
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What starts the conflict in The Insult?
A dispute over an illegal balcony drainpipe brings Lebanese Christian mechanic Tony Hanna into conflict with Palestinian foreman Yasser Salameh. A personal insult then escalates into a court case with national political consequences.
What historical tensions does The Insult explore?
The courtroom arguments expose unresolved trauma involving Lebanon's civil war, Palestinian refugees, and competing communal memories. Tony and Yasser become symbols for divisions much larger than their original plumbing dispute.
Which actor won an award for The Insult?
Kamel El Basha, who plays Yasser, won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 2017 Venice Film Festival. Adel Karam co-stars as Tony.
Was The Insult nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes, Lebanon submitted it for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It became Lebanon's first film nominated in that category at the 2018 ceremony.
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