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2016104 minGdocumentary

Authoritarianism Civil Rights

A Memory in Khaki

2016104 minGdocumentary

Alfoz Tanjour recounts his experiences in Syria, highlighting the oppressive regime and the narratives of those who fled due to their political beliefs.

Authoritarianism Civil Rights

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Alfoz Tanjour recounts his experiences in Syria, highlighting the oppressive regime and the narratives of those who fled due to their political beliefs.

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Alfoz Tanjour recounts his experiences in Syria under an oppressive regime. He shares his personal story alongside those of other Syrians who fled due to their political beliefs. The film covers the years of silence and fear that preceded the revolution. It presents the narratives that contributed to the uprising in Syria. Through these accounts, the documentary reflects on the past and its connection to the future of the country.

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