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Beirut's international film festival turns 20

The celebrated Beirut International Film Festival provides a platform for filmmakers in the region to speak out on subjects that are taboo in their own countries.

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A scene from "La Cordillera," which opened this year's Beirut International Film Festival. Posted July 11, 2017. — Youtube/Kramer & Sigman Films

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