Tales from Nights of Violence in Beirut

This book offers a vivid, hybrid account of life during the Lebanese civil war, exploring how violence becomes normalized in everyday experience. Combining memoir and creative nonfiction, it presents a cinematic portrayal of Beirut’s transformation from a vibrant cultural center into a space of combat and division. Through personal vignettes, it examines how individuals adapt to violence and how social roles and moral frameworks shift under pressure. It also reflects on the intersections of culture, cinema, and conflict, providing a unique perspective for readers interested in film studies, Middle Eastern history, and the lived realities of war.