Lebanon has entered Cyril Aris’ romantic drama A Sad and Beautiful World as its candidate for Best International Feature Film in the 98th Academy Awards .

The feature world premiered in Venice parallel section Giornate degli Autori (previously known as Venice Days) in September, where it won the audience voted People’s Choice Award.

The Beirut-set drama stars Hasan Akil and Mounia Akl as childhood sweethearts Nino and Yasmina, who lose sight of one another, to reunite in their 20s, with their relationship developing in step with Lebanon’s tumultuous history.

The film marked a return to the big screen for Akl who has focused on directing in recent years with credits including Costa Brava, Lebanon as well as Boiling Point , The Responder and the upcoming dynasty drama

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