In today's Beirut, an insult blown out of proportion finds Toni (Adel Karam), a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser (Kamel El Basha), a Palestinian refugee in court.
As the media circus surrounding the case threatens a social explosion in divided Lebanon, Tony and Yasser reconsider their values and beliefs as revelations of trauma complicate their understanding of one another.
"The Insult" is a courtroom drama that illustrates how a verbal insult can literally escalate into a major political issue, even war.
"The Insult" is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.