(English title: The Insult ; Arabic: Qadiya Raqm 23 ) is a critically acclaimed 2017 Lebanese legal drama directed by Ziad Doueiri . The film serves as a powerful examination of how personal ego and deep-seated historical trauma can escalate a trivial dispute into a national crisis. Core Premise & Plot
: Currently holds an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes , praised for its gripping "Law & Order" style framework applied to complex Middle Eastern politics. The Insult (2017) L’insulte (El insulto)
: A hot-headed Christian garage owner who remains haunted by his childhood experiences during the civil war. (English title: The Insult ; Arabic: Qadiya Raqm
: Tony’s veteran lawyer who uses grandstanding and controversial historical revelations to defend his client. The Insult (2017) : A hot-headed Christian garage
: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Oscars, a first for Lebanon.
: As the trial progresses, the case becomes a lightning rod for Lebanon's unresolved sectarian tensions, reopening wounds from the Lebanese Civil War and sparking riots in the streets. Key Characters