Project Detail

Syrian Stories (Hakaya Souria)

Synopsis

A portmanteau documentary made by displaced Syrian filmmakers through workshops in Beirut, Amman and Istanbul. Each film is distinct, but what they have in common is their ability to surprise and move us with otherwise untold known stories told in a highly accessible and creative way, reminding us of the strains of exile and the resilience of the human spirit.

Details

Year: 2019
Type of project: Features
Running time: 100 mins
Director: Various
Producer: Noe Mendelle, Stephanie Twigg, Rachel Robey
Executive Producer: Ali Atassi

Genre

Human Rights Woman Director Children’s Disabilities

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

A British Council Stories project in association with SDI

SDI (Scottish Documentary Institute)

SDI Productions
Noe Mendelle
ECA
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF

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Sales Company

Scottish Documentary Institute

Eve Korzec
ECA
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF

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