Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Lebanon's 'A Sad & Beautiful World' Selected for Oscars
The movie 'A Sad & Beautiful World' is a romantic drama from Lebanon, and it's been chosen to compete for an Oscar!
The story is about two childhood friends, Nino and Yasmina, who reconnect in their 20s as Lebanon's history unfolds around them.
It's directed by Cyril Aris, who previously made documentaries.
The movie won an audience award at a film festival in Venice.
The film's production includes companies from Lebanon, the USA, and Germany.
It has already been screened in several film festivals, and the team is hoping for success at the Oscars.
The film also received support from multiple film institutions and funds.
Lebanon selected 'A Sad & Beautiful World' for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
The film is a romantic drama set in Beirut.
It was directed by Cyril Aris and stars Hasan Akil and Mounia Akl.
The film premiered at the Venice film festival, winning the People’s Choice Award.
The film has screenings at various film festivals planned.
- Who
- Cyril Aris directed 'A Sad & Beautiful World'.
- What
- Lebanon selected 'A Sad & Beautiful World' for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
- When
- The film premiered in September at Venice.
- Where
- The film is set in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Why
- Lebanon selected this film to represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
- Film Title
- A Sad & Beautiful World
- Director
- Cyril Aris
- Genre
- Romantic Drama
- Setting
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Main Actors
- Hasan Akil, Mounia Akl
- Award Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Premiere Venue
- Venice (Giornate degli Autori)
- Production Companies
- Abbout Productions, Diversity Hire, Reynard Films