
Peanuts
· 84 min · Not rated
A feature film set over the course of one restless night in Beirut, the film follows Nuhad, who hires a struggling cameraman with his last US$ 300 to document what he believes will be a defining turning point in his life. As they drift through the city, a series of awkward encounters, impulsive detours, and disarming confessions begin to unravel his carefully constructed plan. What starts as a controlled narrative gradually gives way to something more intimate and unpredictable, revealing a tender, often darkly funny portrait of two men circling questions of purpose, identity, and connection. Grounded in the rhythms and contradictions of contemporary Beirut, the film balances humor and vulnerability, offering a quietly affecting story about the unexpected moments that can shift how we see ourselves and each other.
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- Directors
- Fouad Yammine
- Production companies
- Abajour Films, Front Row Filmed Entertainment
- Countries
- Lebanon
- Status
- Post Production
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Fouad YammineNouhad
Said Serhan
Manal Issa
Elie Mitri
Mounir Challita
Georges KhabbazExchange StoreTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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