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202592 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Half Moon

202592 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Kinan Azmeh, a clarinettist from Damascus, explores his identity and the significance of music in community building while living in exile after the Syrian war.

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Kinan Azmeh, a clarinettist from Damascus, explores his identity and the significance of music in community building while living in exile after the Syrian war.

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Frank Scheffer

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Frank Scheffer

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Kinan Azmeh, a clarinettist and composer from Damascus, navigates life in exile after the war in Syria. Living away from his homeland, he seeks meaning through his music. The film follows Azmeh as he reflects on his identity and the role of art in building community. Directed by Frank Scheffer, "Half Moon" runs for 92 minutes and captures the struggles and aspirations of a musician shaped by conflict.

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