Behind the Lines
2023 · 64 min
Documentary · Animation
★ 10.0Amany 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.
Crew
- Director Alisar Hasan
- Director Alaa Amer
- Screenplay Alisar Hasan
- Screenplay Alaa Amer
- Screenplay Vincent Coen
- Screenplay Guillaume Vandenberghe
- Director of Photography Abdo Fayyad
Crew
- Director — Alisar Hasan
- Director — Alaa Amer
- Screenplay — Alisar Hasan
- Screenplay — Alaa Amer
- Screenplay — Vincent Coen
- Screenplay — Guillaume Vandenberghe
- Director of Photography — Abdo Fayyad
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