A Sad and Beautiful World

Nino and Yasmina share a powerful connection that spans thirty years. After meeting in school in Lebanon, the two navigate a relationship defined by passion and loss. They face a difficult choice between their love for each other and the need to survive amidst the tragedies affecting their home country. As they struggle with the desire to leave Beirut and the pull to stay, they must decide if it is possible to build a family and find happiness within a fractured nation.

Written and directed by Cyril Aris, this comedy-drama romance features Mounia Akl and Hasan Akil in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Camille Salameh, Julia Kassar, Tino Karam, and Nadyn Chalhoub. The production was a multinational effort involving companies from Germany, Greece, Qatar, Lebanon, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.

Released on January 29, 2026, with a runtime of 110 minutes, the film has been well received by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb based on 207 votes and a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 17 votes.