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