The Barada river, which once sustained Damascus, is drying up due to unplanned urbanization and pollution.
Synopsis
The Barada river, which once sustained Damascus, is drying up due to unplanned urbanization and pollution.
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Synopsis
Joude Gorani travels along the Barada river, which has shaped the city of Damascus. The film captures the river's decline amid unplanned urbanization and pollution. Gorani documents the neighborhoods and the daily lives of residents affected by the river's diminishing flow. This 13-minute documentary, created as Gorani's graduation project in 2005, presents a vivid portrait of a city grappling with environmental change.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of pollution on the Barada river.
- Find out about unplanned urbanization in Syria.
- Meet Joude Gorani, a graduate filmmaker.
Did You Know
- The film is directed by Joude Gorani as her graduation project.
- Before Vanishing has a total duration of 13 minutes.
- The documentary focuses on the Barada river in Syria.
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Who directed the documentary Before Vanishing?
Before Vanishing was directed by Joude Gorani.
What is the duration of the documentary Before Vanishing?
The duration of Before Vanishing is 13 minutes.
What significant issues does the documentary address?
The documentary addresses unplanned urbanization and pollution along the Barada river.
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