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The 4th Wall

By David Oelhoffen

2025

Drama

1h56

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7.3/10

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3.4/5

Press

3.7/5

Spect.

Synopsis

Georges, a politically committed stage director, has given up activism. But when Samuel, his best friend suffering from an incurable disease, urges him to pursue his crazy idea of staging Anouilh’s Antigone to steal two hours of peace from the Lebanese war, Georges cannot refuse. In Beirut, George will rapidly discover the tense atmosphere and all the war conflicts between ethnic groups in the country. The play seems to be a glimmer of hope, even if the cloud of a raging war is upon them. How will the man who has only ever known revolt face the reality of the conflict? Will he be able to escape unscathed?

Community Reviews

Viewers find 'The 4th Wall' a powerful yet challenging portrayal of war-torn Beirut through the lens of a theatrical production. The film is praised for its strong performances, particularly by Laurent Lafitte and Simon Abkarian, and its immersive depiction of the conflict. However, some find the plot, especially the love story, somewhat naive and the pacing slow, which might detract from the overall impact for some audiences.

👍 Strong performances and immersive conflict depiction.

👎 Some find the plot naive and pacing slow.

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Reviews and Comments

1 reviews
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Charlotterated ★ 3/10
August 14, 2025

le sujet n’est pas inintéressant mais qu’est ce que c’est lent (même en le regardant en x1.25) J’ai décroché à la moitié du film dommage

Casting

David Oelhoffen

David Oelhoffen

Director

Laurent Lafitte

Laurent Lafitte

Georges

Simon Abkarian

Simon Abkarian

Marwan

Manal Issa

Manal Issa

Imane

Bernard Bloch

Bernard Bloch

Sam Akounis

Tarek Yaacoub

Tarek Yaacoub

Nakad

NA

Nasri Sayegh

Joseph Boutros

PI

Pio Chahine

Charbel

EL

Elie Njeim

Nabil

DA

Dana Mikhail

Yevkine

TR

Tracy Younes

Madeleine

KH

Khitam Al Lahham

Khadija

JO

Joseph Sassine

Druze

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