In the Battlefields

At a glance

In the Battlefields, is a 2004 Lebanese movie, directed by Danielle Arbid, and starring Marianne Feghali, Rawia Elchab, Laudi Arbid. with a runtime of 88 minutes.

Overview

Maarek Hob (In the Battlefields) is a Lebanese drama set against the backdrop of the civil war in Beirut, following young Lina as she navigates a difficult home life under her domineering aunt. An unlikely bond forms between Lina and Sihan, the household's maid, who becomes both ally and mentor — opening Lina's eyes to a different kind of existence. But their fragile friendship is tested when Sihan asks Lina to help her plan an escape from the city, forcing the girl to confront loyalties and limits she never knew she had. The film is a sensitive and intimate portrait of solidarity forged in the shadow of war.

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