That film, directed by Colm Bairead, became the first Irish film to be nominated in the category.

The films dialogue is primarily in Arabic.

This raw storytelling on screen is delivered with such heart-breaking honesty.

In the Shadow of Beirut Oscar submission

‘In the Shadow of Beirut’HiddenLight Productions via YouTube

Co-producers include Sassine, Christian Beetz and Alison Toomey.

WGA West building in Hollywood