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202075 minGdocumentary

Ayouni

202075 minGdocumentary

Two high-profile figures of the Syrian revolution discuss the challenges of rebuilding a country after its civil society has been killed and scattered.

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Two high-profile figures of the Syrian revolution discuss the challenges of rebuilding a country after its civil society has been killed and scattered.

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Yasmin Feddadirector

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Two prominent figures of the Syrian revolution recount their experiences as civil society collapses amid conflict. They discuss the challenges of rebuilding a nation with its populace displaced across continents. The documentary outlines the impacts of the civil war on Syria and questions the future of its social fabric. Created in 2020, Ayouni runs for 75 minutes and presents a stark view of a country striving to recover from devastation.

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