CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 1h 35m

A Comedian in a Syrian Tragedy

Documentary

An intimate portrait of Syrian actor Fares Helou, who calls for freedom of speech, is forced out of his home country and experiences the absurdities of exiled existence, told by Syrian director Rami Farah, who films - and shares - his struggle.

Directed byRami Farah

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
AR
Released
November 23, 2019
Studios
Final Cut for RealSant & UsantOSOR

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Fares Al-Helou

Fares Al-Helou

Creative team
Directed by
Rami Farah
Written by
Rami Farah

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