2019 Allegheny International Film Festival begins tonight with “The Insult” from Lebanon

The 2019 International Film Festival, sponsored by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, kicks off this evening with “The Insult” from Lebanon.

The show begins at 7:00 pm at the Movies at Meadville, 11155 Highline Drive, Meadville PA 16335.

All films are free and open to the public, and free round-trip shuttles for the Allegheny community depart from Brooks Walk at N. Main St. at 6:00 and 6:35.

January 30

The Insult

(Lebanon, 2017)

Ziad Doueiri

R – 113 mins.

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 publicized 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 humor and pathos, The Insult is ultimately a plea for empathy, forgiveness and peace.  IMDB