(el Insulto): Lвђ™insulte

The story begins with a trivial dispute over a leaking illegal drainpipe. , a Lebanese Christian mechanic, and Yasser Salameh , a Palestinian construction foreman, exchange harsh words. After Tony hurls a xenophobic slur at Yasser, Yasser reacts by punching him.

(titled The Insult or El Insulto in Spanish) is a 2017 Lebanese courtroom drama directed by Ziad Doueiri. The film is set in modern-day Beirut and explores the deep-seated sectarian and historical tensions in Lebanon. It was Lebanon's first-ever nominee for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film . Plot Summary L’insulte (El insulto)