Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Cyril Aris's 'A Sad and Beautiful World' Premieres at Venice
Cyril Aris, who made the TV series Beirut, I Love You, made a new movie called A Sad and Beautiful World.
This movie is about people in Lebanon, looking at how they live, love, and deal with tough times.
The story shows the different sides of life in Lebanon: the sad and the beautiful.
The director used humor to tell the story and show how people keep going even when things are hard.
The movie also talks about how hard it is to have children in a place that has faced a lot of problems and conflict.
Even though things are difficult, the movie shows the hope and love that people have for their country, Lebanon.
Cyril Aris's film, 'A Sad and Beautiful World,' premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
The film explores themes of parenthood, economic survival, and migration in Lebanon.
Mounia Akl and Hasan Akil star as childhood sweethearts.
Filming took place in Lebanon, amidst the backdrop of escalating conflicts.
The film reflects on the challenges and beauty of life in Lebanon.
- Who
- Cyril Aris, a Lebanese filmmaker.
- What
- Premiered his debut feature film, "A Sad and Beautiful World", at the Venice Film Festival.
- When
- The film premiered during the Venice Film Festival, with filming in early summer of 2024.
- Where
- The film is set in Lebanon; the premiere was in Venice.
- Why
- To explore the complexities of life in Lebanon, including themes of parenthood, economic survival, and migration.
- Film Title
- A Sad and Beautiful World
- Director
- Cyril Aris
- Lead Actors
- Mounia Akl, Hasan Akil
- Premiere
- Venice Film Festival
- Filming Location
- Lebanon
- Producer
- George Schoucair