IMDb RATING
8.5/10
14K
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An intimate and epic journey into a young woman's experience of war during the revolution in Aleppo, Syria.An intimate and epic journey into a young woman's experience of war during the revolution in Aleppo, Syria.An intimate and epic journey into a young woman's experience of war during the revolution in Aleppo, Syria.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 71 wins & 51 nominations total
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Terrifying, Devastating and, Surprisingly, outstanding documentation about the horrific Siege of Aleppo in 2016.
There a moment in this film a baby which will probably make you feel more strongly than any other movie in the history of the films you've seen.
One of the best films I have ever seen. It has the story , plot , background music and I am sure that you will cry. Personally I cried almost 15 times because I am from Aleppo and I know the characters personally.
If you want to get an idea about Syria/ Aleppo, the film is highly recommended.
Okay first a moan - somehow at the time of writing some eight people have scored this 3 or less - while we are entitled to out own views and tastes it is pretty staggering that anyone couldn't see the brilliance and humanity of this most human of documentaries. I challenge anyone not to watch this film and be deeply moved - oh and if you aren't my guess is you need to check your empathy and compassion out!
This is possibly the most searingly human film I have ever witnessed and I do not say that lightly. It should be obligatory watching for our schools however horrific it is as it teaches more about the world, humanity, suffering, resilience, hope and life than a thousand lessons. It would also help to get a society that sees their own lives and the lives of others in a much more balanced and open way.
There are moments in this film that are among the hardest I have ever witnessed, it moved my partner to tears and left me struggling to watch BUT ultimately it is nothing short of magnificent.
Right now in my head not just one of the best documentaries ever but one of the best films. Thank you to all involved in this, particularly the wonderful Waad Al-Khateab, but also her friends, family and all of the Syrians who suffered while shamefully the world looked the other way.
This is not just a normal movie that is based on a true story. This is a true story of true heroes who fought for their dignity and to save lives whilst others were enjoying their afternoon tea. All scenes are real and nothing has been reproduced in studios.
I have seen this movie 3 times and will keep watching it as a reminder to what I couldn't do.
This movie is not something you can simply miss.
I have seen this movie 3 times and will keep watching it as a reminder to what I couldn't do.
This movie is not something you can simply miss.
Did you know
- TriviaWaad Al-Kateab fled to safety in Turkey in 2016. She is now a resident of the UK. (Al-Khateab was actually pregnant with Sama's sister, Taima, when she became a refugee from her native Syria.)
- Quotes
Waad Al-Khateab: Sama. You're the most beautiful thing in our life. But what a life I've brought you into. You didn't choose this. Will you ever forgive me?
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.214 (2019)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $43,796
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,350
- Jul 28, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $1,397,546
- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.20:1
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