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Behind the Lines

Apr 16, 2023 · 1h 4m
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Documentary
Animation

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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.

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Amany Al-Ali
Self
Directed by Alisar Hasan

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Status
Released
Original language
AR
Budget
—
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Production
Clin d'oeil Films, Les Films du Balibari, ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, Point du Jour, a_BAHN, Real Lava
Country
DE, BE, FR, LU

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