Episode 30

Beirut Class

Beirut, 1964. A cohort of students from across the Arab world converge at the American University of Beirut — each carrying different backgrounds, ideologies, ambitions and private longings. Friendships form, loves blossom and political passions collide against the backdrop of a Lebanon on the cusp of dramatic change. A richly atmospheric period drama praised for its emotional depth and immersive portrayal of Arab student life in one of the most vibrant eras of Beirut's history. Stars Mahmoud Nasr and Natasha Choufani.