St. George Lebanese Film Festival 2018 Opening Night

Thursday ​16 August 2018 - 6.45pm

Be immersed into a night of Lebanese Cinema, arts and culture. Curated by the Lebanese Film Festival Association, the 2018 St.George Lebanese Film Festival Opening Night is one not to be missed. Indulge in Lebanese canapes and a selection of Lebanese wine and beer on arrival, followed by the screening of 2018 Oscar Nominated film, The Insult, directed by Ziad Doueiri and starring Adel Karam, and end the night on an even sweeter note with Lebanese dessert and coffee being served. All inclusive within the ticket price. Join the Lebanese Film Festival team in celebrating the opening of their seventh edition which will present two weeks of celebrating Lebanese Cinema. 

Film Synopsis 

Ziad Doueiri’s thrilling, 2018 Oscar-nominated legal drama explores the festering historical, political and religious divisions that lie under the surface of day to day life in Lebanon. When Palestinian Muslim foreman Yasser installs a new drainpipe on Lebanese Christian Tony’s balcony without his permission, Tony’s dislike of Palestinians triggers what appears to be a minor disagreement. But insults are hurled, and the situation soon escalates out of control. What begins with a petty argument leads to a highly publicised trial that captivates a nation, and also gives a range of people an opportunity to settle old scores. Doueiri masterfully takes this private clash of wills as a starting point to explore historic rifts amongst Lebanese communities, and the aftermath of the civil war. Intelligently using humour and pathos, The Insult is ultimately a plea for empathy, forgiveness and peace. Don't miss this film, showing as part of the 2018 Lebanese Film Festival. 

Tickets  Order of Events / Ticket Inclusion  6.45pm - Arrive. Lebanese drinks and canapes to be served 7.45pm - Theatre doors open8.00pm - Formalities followed by film screening of The Insult (113 minutes) 10.30pm - Film concludes. Lebanese coffee/ tea and sweets to be served11.00pm - Function concludes  Dress Code