In Syria
Seen it?2017 | 85 min | Drama, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about. Liked 1917? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A mother attempts to keep her family safe as war rages and a sniper lies in wait outside her home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Panorama Audience Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippe Van Leeuw
- Hiam AbbassOum Yazan
- Diamand Abou AbboudHalima
- Juliette NavisDelhani
- Mohsen AbbasAbou Monzer
- Moustapha Al KarSamir
- Alissar KaghadouYara
- Ninar HalabiAliya
- Mohammad Jihad SleikYazan
- Elias KhatterKarim
- Husam ChadatFirst Man