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201669 minGdocumentary

Asphalt

201669 minGdocumentary

Two truck drivers traverse miles of asphalt roads across the Arab world, transporting goods from Lebanon to Egypt and beyond.

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Two truck drivers traverse miles of asphalt roads across the Arab world, transporting goods from Lebanon to Egypt and beyond.

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Ali Hammouddirector

Ali Hammoudwriter

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Derar Nsseir drives his truck across Syria and Jordan, transporting goods to various destinations. Mohamad Mehani travels through Egypt to the Sudanese border, delivering essential supplies. Both men navigate the challenges of their routes, which stretch across the Arab world. Asphalt captures their daily experiences on the road, focusing on the relationship between truck drivers and their vehicles. The film runs for 69 minutes and was released in 2016.

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