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Une vie suspendue

Original title: Adolescente, sucre d'amour
  • 1985
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  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Une vie suspendue (1985)
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In war-torn West Beirut, Samar finds relief from the chaos through Egyptian movies. Karim, an artist, remains in his apartment in his familiar neighborhood. An unlikely bond is formed betwee... Read allIn war-torn West Beirut, Samar finds relief from the chaos through Egyptian movies. Karim, an artist, remains in his apartment in his familiar neighborhood. An unlikely bond is formed between them as they face the devastating civil war.In war-torn West Beirut, Samar finds relief from the chaos through Egyptian movies. Karim, an artist, remains in his apartment in his familiar neighborhood. An unlikely bond is formed between them as they face the devastating civil war.

  • Director
    • Jocelyne Saab
  • Writers
    • Gérard Brach
    • Jocelyne Saab
    • Samir Sayegh
  • Stars
    • Jacques Weber
    • Hala Bassam
    • Juliet Berto
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    49
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    • Director
      • Jocelyne Saab
    • Writers
      • Gérard Brach
      • Jocelyne Saab
      • Samir Sayegh
    • Stars
      • Jacques Weber
      • Hala Bassam
      • Juliet Berto
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    Jacques Weber
    Jacques Weber
    • Karim
    Hala Bassam
    • Samar
    Juliet Berto
    Juliet Berto
    • Juliette
    Youssef Housni
    • Donatien
    Denise Filiatrault
    Denise Filiatrault
    • Mother
    Ali Diab
    • Father
    Khaled El Sayed
    • Man with one eye
    Claude Préfontaine
    Claude Préfontaine
    • Elie
    Souheir Salhani
    • Leila
    Hassan Mrad
    • Director
      • Jocelyne Saab
    • Writers
      • Gérard Brach
      • Jocelyne Saab
      • Samir Sayegh
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    A SUSPENDED LIFE was a pleasure to watch. The camera follows (often ala François Truffaut) the activities of Samar -- a slender, feminine, beautiful young teenager. Her attractive essence is in striking contrast to the ruins and violence around her as she navigates war-torn Beirut. Samar tries to be a good daughter to her family. She tries to help her younger friends and keep them safe. She finds her first romantic love.

    Hala Bassam does a fine job as Samar. The other supporting characters have plenty of depth to keep them interesting.

    The music works well with the visuals -- and the visuals are sometimes stylish, sometimes fanciful, but always amazing.

    The ending is less than pleasing, but as the director takes poetic liberties from time to time, perhaps the viewer should not take the ending at face value. Rank = 9. Highly recommended.

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      The first film shot in post-war Lebanon.
    • Connections
      Featured in Caméra arabe (1987)

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 1988 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Lebanon
      • France
      • Canada
      • Argentina
    • Official site
      • This is the official website
    • Languages
      • French
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • A Suspended Life
    • Filming locations
      • Beirut, Lebanon
    • Production companies
      • Aleph Production
      • Balcon Production
      • Cinévidéo
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    • Budget
      • €500 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
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