Behind the Lines

Behind the Lines (2023)

Released: 2023-04-16 Duration: 1hr 4min
Rating 10.0

Overview

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.

Production Companies

Clin d'oeil Films
Les Films du Balibari
Les Films du Balibari
ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions
ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions
Point du Jour
Point du Jour
a_BAHN
a_BAHN
Real Lava
Real Lava

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language ar
Popularity 0.749

Directed By

Alisar Hasan

Alaa Amer

Crew

Director
Alisar Hasan
Director
Alaa Amer
Screenplay
Alisar Hasan
Screenplay
Alaa Amer
Editor
Neel Cockx
Screenplay
Vincent Coen
Director of Photography
Abdo Fayyad
Original Music Composer
Kyan Bayani

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