Syria

A depiction of a powerful political leader, exploring the dual nature of a ruthless dictator and an individual plagued by anxiety.

A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.

In this gripping documentary, filmmaker Talal Derki returns to his homeland, Syria, to live with a radical Islamist family, providing an intimate and unsettling look into the lives of children…

The compelling narrative follows the courageous journeys of three women who put their lives on the line to spark political, activist, and militant movements in Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq.

This gripping documentary follows the harrowing experiences of the White Helmets, a group of volunteer rescue workers in war-torn Syria, as they navigate the chaos and devastation of Aleppo. Directed…

A Syrian radio DJ chronicles the journey of herself and her friends as their aspirations to topple their elected government are overshadowed by the harsh realities of sectarian violence and…

In this documentary, Daniel Rintz embarks on a two-and-a-half-year motorcycle journey across the globe. Despite facing challenges such as navigating war-torn borders, dealing with mechanical issues, and struggling to earn…

This ninety-minute documentary embarks on a sweeping voyage through nine nations and spans over 1,400 years of history. It delves into themes like the Word, Space, Ornament, Color, and Water,…