Only Rebels Win

Only Rebels Win (2026)



Seuls les rebelles

7.0 2026 98 min Cyprus, France, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

Director: Danielle Arbid

Cast: Hiam Abbass, Mahamat Amine Benrachid, Shaden Fakih, Charbel Kamel, Alexandre Paulikevitch

Drama
Amid the turmoil of a fractured Beirut, two unlikely souls collide: Osmane, a young undocumented Sudanese man chasing a dream of a brighter tomorrow, and Suzanne, a widowed Palestinian woman twice his age. Defying every barrier of circumstance and expectation, their worlds ignite into a powerful, forbidden love.

More About This Film

Only Rebels Win is a French-Lebanese drama set in Beirut, where a widow becomes involved with a much younger man searching for a better future. Their relationship unfolds against a city marked by social pressure, economic uncertainty, and complicated personal histories.

Danielle Arbid writes and directs the film, with Hiam Abbass leading the cast alongside Amine Benrachid. The film combines intimate romance with observations of contemporary Beirut, exploring desire, independence, age differences, and the ways people try to rebuild their lives.

  • Written and directed by Danielle Arbid.
  • Hiam Abbass and Amine Benrachid star.
  • Produced by companies from France, Lebanon, and Qatar.
  • The film premiered in the Panorama section of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival.
  • Bachar Mar-Khalifé composed the music.

Where to Watch

Only Rebels Win has an international festival and arthouse distribution profile, with streaming rights varying by country.