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Tel Aviv Beirut

Name: Tel Aviv Beirut
Director: Michale Boganim
Released: 2023
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2023

Director

Michale Boganim

Runtime

116 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tel Aviv/Beirut humanizes a polarized geopolitical conflict by focusing on personal connections rather than military combat. By centering the journey on two women, the film challenges traditional patriarchal war narratives, emphasizing emotional intelligence and healing. The film's strength lies in its ability to navigate the complex intersection of Lebanese and Israeli identities. It moves beyond 'us vs. them' binaries to explore how shared sorrow can bridge ethnic and nationalistic divides. However, the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ characters and does not include characters with disabilities. While it excels in cultural and gendered storytelling, these demographic gaps prevent a higher overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tel Aviv Beirut have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on familial bonds and wartime survival. There are no explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does Tel Aviv Beirut portray gender?

Good

The film highlights the emotional and physical roles of women. Myriam and Tanya drive the plot through their search for a missing soldier.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tel Aviv Beirut?

Good

The story involves Lebanese and Israeli identities, emphasizing shared humanity to challenge nationalistic divisions.

How does Tel Aviv Beirut represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film deconstructs nationalist narratives by focusing on individual survival. It prioritizes organic, cross-cultural connections over state-sanctioned patriotism.

Does Tel Aviv Beirut include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned as central to the character arcs.

Present on Screen

Highlights the emotional and physical roles of women, challenging traditional patriarchal hierarchies.
Explores the intersection of Lebanese and Israeli identities, moving beyond nationalistic binaries.
Prioritizes humanistic, cross-cultural connections over rigid state-sanctioned political narratives.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 2000, as the Hezbollah organization takes over Lebanon, Yossi, a Lebanese soldier, helps his friend Fouad to flee the country in order to avoid punishment, as he’s been working against them for 16 years. Fouad takes refuge in Israel with his daughter, Tanya. A few years later, a new war breaks out in Lebanon, causing tensions at the Israeli border. Yossi’s wife, Myriam, decides to go there and asks for Tanya’s help to look for their soldier son, who hasn’t given sign of life since then. This journey will allow the two women to share their sorrows and heal together.

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