Topic: Syrian War

Direction Waad al-Kateab · Edward Watts

Synopsis For Sama (2019) chronicles the personal journey of a young woman as she navigates the complexities of love, conflict, and parenthood amidst the tumultuous backdrop of Syria over a five-year period. The documentary delves into her experiences, capturing the profound...

Direction Christopher Martin

Cast Ziad Abaza · Janine Birkett · Julian Lewis Jones · Karine Myriam Lapouble

Synopsis Under the Wire (2018) follows the harrowing journey of two journalists who ventured into Syria in February 2012 amidst the brutal civil war. Among them was the renowned Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin, and her colleague, photographer Paul Conroy....

Direction Ghiath Ayoub · Saeed Al Batal

Cast Ghiath Ayoub · Saeed Al Batal

Synopsis Still Recording (2018) is a compelling feature documentary that chronicles the journey of two art students, Saeed and Milad, as they depart from Damascus and venture to Douma, a suburb under rebel governance. Spanning over four years, the film offers...

Direction Hernán Zin

Synopsis Born in Syria (2016) delves into the profound impact of the Syrian Civil War on the youngest victims, as it has forced four million children to flee their homes. This documentary weaves together seven compelling narratives that illustrate the hardships...

Direction Wiam Bedirxan · Ossama Mohammed

Cast Wiam Bedirxan

Synopsis Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait (2014) delves into the harrowing realities of Syria's conflict through the lens of citizen journalists and activists. In the midst of the chaos, everyday Syrians capture their experiences on video, often risking their lives in the...

Direction Talal Derki

Synopsis Of Fathers and Sons (2017) follows the immersive journey of filmmaker Talal Derki, who embeds himself with the family of Abu Osama, a prominent Al-Nusra fighter residing in a modest village in northern Syria. Over a span of more than...

Direction Matthew Heineman

Synopsis City of Ghosts (2017) delves into an innovative form of conflict: a struggle for ideologies, emotions, and digital engagement. The documentary explores how a group of Syrian activists, known as Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS), use social media to...

Direction Firas Fayyad

Synopsis The Cave (2019) follows the harrowing journey of a team of female doctors in the besieged region of Ghouta, Syria, as they navigate the challenges of providing medical care during intense air strikes and bombings. These dedicated women face not...

Direction Alba Sotorra

Synopsis Commander Arian, A Story of Women, War and Freedom (2018) delves into the life of a resilient leader who, after enduring the brutal impact of five bullets, grapples with the profound consequences of conflict. The documentary chronicles her journey as...

Direction Andrzej Klamt

Synopsis Black Box Syria - The Dirty War (2020) delves into the intricate and devastating conflict that has unfolded over the past nine years, offering a comprehensive examination through the eyes of pivotal witnesses. The documentary navigates the labyrinth of competing...

Direction Philippe Van Leeuw

Cast Hiam Abbass · Diamand Bou Abboud · Juliette Navis · Mohsen Abbas

Synopsis In Syria (2017) follows the harrowing journey of Oum Yazan, a mother of three, who transforms her apartment into a sanctuary for her family and neighbors amidst the chaos of a besieged city. As bombs loom overhead, snipers patrol the...

Direction Sally El Hosaini

Cast Manal Issa · Nathalie Issa · Matthias Schweighöfer · Ali Suliman

Synopsis The Swimmers (2022) chronicles the extraordinary voyage of two sisters, Yusra and Sarah Mardini, who, as refugees escaping the ravages of war in Syria, embarked on an incredible journey to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Direction Niels Arden Oplev · Anders W. Berthelsen

Cast Esben Smed Jensen · Toby Kebbell · Charlie Carrick · Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Synopsis Daniel (2019) chronicles the harrowing journey of Danish photographer Daniel Rye, who was seized by ISIS in Syria in 2013 and endured 398 days of captivity. The film delves into the psychological and physical challenges he faced during his ordeal,...

Direction Sebastian Junger · Nick Quested

Synopsis Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS (2017) delves into the tumultuous landscape of Syria in 2017, offering a stark portrayal of a nation torn apart by conflict and disorder. The documentary weaves together compelling...

Direction Jonathan Millet

Cast Adam Bessa · Tawfeek Barhom · Julia Franz Richter · Hala Rajab

Synopsis Ghost Trail (2024) follows Hamid as he becomes part of a clandestine organization dedicated to hunting down Syrian regime leaders who have fled their country. His journey leads him to France, where he is on the trail of his former...

Direction Floor van der Meulen · Thomas Vroege · Issa Touma

Synopsis 9 Days: From My Window in Aleppo (S) (2016) chronicles the harrowing experiences of celebrated Syrian photographer Issa Touma, who, in August 2012, witnessed the sudden influx of young men carrying sandbags into his neighborhood. This marked the beginning of...

Direction Mayte Carrasco

Direction Matthew Heineman

Cast Rosamund Pike · Jamie Dornan · Tom Hollander · Jesuthasan Antonythasan

Synopsis A Private War (2018) is a compelling biographical drama that delves into the life of renowned American war correspondent Marie Colvin, portrayed by Rosamund Pike. The film chronicles Colvin's fearless journey through various global conflicts, including those in Kosovo, Chechnya,...

Direction Steen Johannessen · Firas Fayyad

Synopsis Last Men in Aleppo (2017) follows the harrowing journey of three brave individuals, Khalid, Subhi, and Mahmoud, who are part of the renowned volunteer group, The White Helmets. Set against the backdrop of a relentless five-year conflict in Syria, the...

Direction Evgeny Afineevsky

Synopsis Cries from Syria (2017) delves into the profound humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Syria, focusing on the brutal civil war that has ravaged the nation for half a decade. The documentary sheds light on the immense suffering and destruction that has...