World Cinema
A Sad and Beautiful World / نجوم الأمل و الألم
Cyril Aris
Director's bio
Cyril Aris
Cyril Aris is a Lebanese filmmaker. He studied at Columbia University. His debut documentary The Swing (2018) won awards at Karlovy Vary. He directed shorts like Siham (2013) and The President’s Visit (2017). A Sad and Beautiful World (2025) is his first narrative feature.
Synopsis
Across three decades, Nino and Yasmina are bound by a magnetic relationship. Torn between love and survival, they must decide whether to build a family in Lebanon or leave amid the country’s tragedies. The film blends romance, comedy, and drama, reflecting Lebanon’s turbulent history.
Details of Cast
Mounia Akl, Hasan Akil, Julia Kassar
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Joe Saade; Editing: Cyril Aris, Nat Sanders; Music: Anthony Sahyoun
Producer Details
Georges Schoucair, Jennifer Goyne Blake, April Shih
Writer Details
Cyril Aris, Bane Fakih
Stills
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