CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 4m

Behind the Lines

100%(1)IMDbDocumentaryAnimation

Amany Al-Ali stands out as one of Syria's few female cartoonists, residing in her father's home in Idlib, the last city unconquered by Assad's forces. Like her remaining neighbours she's submitted to relentless Russian airstrikes and caught between advancing troops and extremist groups. Despite acclaim for her art, she faces threats, condemnation, and degradation, causing her to contemplate leaving. Ironically, her artwork has graced galleries in France and Italy but never received exposure within Syria's borders. The film captures her endeavor to organize her inaugural exhibition in Idlib. This experience compels her to confront the harsh realities of a city defined by bombings and male interference. While organizing drawing lessons for women and girls, comforting her young niece, and sharing her story with the documentary crew, Amany's outlook on the future gradually erodes.

Directed byAlisar Hasan, Alaa Amer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Language
AR
Released
April 16, 2023
Studios
Les Films du Balibarima.ja.de. FilmProduktionsPoint du Jour

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Amany Al-Ali

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Alisar Hasan
Alaa Amer
Written by
Vincent Coen
Guillaume Vandenberghe

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