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Born in Damascus

Synopsis

After ten years apart, a Scottish filmmaker tries to reconnect with her closest cousin. Once so similar, their paths were separated by war. As they piece together memories of Syria, they begin to wonder - 'What happened to our family?'
Official Selection Berlinale 2022 - Generation 14plus - Crystal Bear Award

Details

Year: 2021
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 min
Director: Laura Wadha
Producer: Charlotte Hailstone
Executive Producer: Noé Mendelle, Flore Cosquer
Editor: Laura Wadha
Sound: Ruth Knight
Composer: Harry Brokensha
Principal cast: Laura Wadha, Lujain Zoalghena

Genre

Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Hailstone Films

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Sales Company

Scottish Documentary Institute

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