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The Green Line

1998Movie33 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A melancholic, moving documentary movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Bahij Hojeij’s documentary studies the infamous Green Line between east and west Beirut during the civil war.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Historical Conflict
  • Lebanese Civil War
  • Urban Geography
  • Social Commentary
  • Somber & Reflective
  • Political History
  • Educational Insight
  • Human Impact of War

Crew

Directed by
Bahij Hojeij

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Facts

January 1, 1998 · 33 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1998
Runtime
33 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Green Line worth watching?"

Questions about The Green Line

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Green Line worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83.

Is The Green Line plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Green Line in English?

FrenchArabicEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic and English.