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The War of 33: Letters from Beirut

2008·Movie
35min·PG-13
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The War of 33 is an intimate, personal and powerful telling of the story of the 2006 war in Lebanon. A series of letters written by Hanady Salman--a mother living through the war in Beirut--carve a narrative arc through the intense and haunting images of conflict. She tells the stories of her family and the people she lives the war with--the refugees, the wounded, and the everyday Lebanese, struggling to maintain their sanity and their humanity during a time of war.
Lebanon War 2006Personal TestimonyLetters from BeirutWar and TraumaSocial DocumentaryCivilian ExperiencePolitical ConflictHuman ResilienceMiddle East Conflict

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Where can I stream The War of 33: Letters from Beirut legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The War of 33: Letters from Beirut worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The War of 33: Letters from Beirut rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The War of 33: Letters from Beirut?

0 h 35 min

The War of 33: Letters from Beirut runs 0 h 35 min.

What language is The War of 33: Letters from Beirut in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Lebanon, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The War of 33: Letters from Beirut?

2CAUS

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