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: A stoic, dignified Palestinian refugee whose status in Lebanon is precarious, making him a target for institutional and verbal abuse.
Set in modern-day Beirut, the story begins when (Adel Karam), a Lebanese Christian mechanic, and Yasser Abdallah Salameh (Kamel El Basha), a Palestinian Muslim construction foreman, clash over a faulty drainpipe. L’insulte (El insulto)
(English title: The Insult ; Arabic: Qadiya Raqm 23 ) is a critically acclaimed 2017 Lebanese legal drama directed by Ziad Doueiri . The film serves as a powerful examination of how personal ego and deep-seated historical trauma can escalate a trivial dispute into a national crisis. Core Premise & Plot : A stoic, dignified Palestinian refugee whose status
: Explores how a single "trivial" comment can carry the weight of decades of ignored history and collective trauma. The film serves as a powerful examination of
: Yasser’s defense attorney and Wajdi’s daughter, representing a generational and ideological shift in the courtroom. Major Themes
: Kamel El Basha won the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance as Yasser.
: A hot-headed Christian garage owner who remains haunted by his childhood experiences during the civil war.