Beirut Class

A warm, wistful plunge into student life and first loves, shadowed by the politics of a changing world.

Created by

Aly Al Aly

Genres

Drama

Starring

Fatima Al-Safi, Mahmoud Nasr, Nour al-Ghandour

Overview

Beirut, 1964. A cohort of students from across the Arab world converge at the American University of Beirut — each carrying different backgrounds, ideologies, ambitions and private longings. Friendships form, loves blossom and political passions collide against the backdrop of a Lebanon on the cusp of dramatic change. A richly atmospheric period drama praised for its emotional depth and immersive portrayal of Arab student life in one of the most vibrant eras of Beirut's history. Stars Mahmoud Nasr and Natasha Choufani.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, love, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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