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201671 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Shadows from Within

201671 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Domenico Quirico recounts his 152-day abduction in Syria while revisiting the cell where he was held captive during his ordeal.

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Domenico Quirico recounts his 152-day abduction in Syria while revisiting the cell where he was held captive during his ordeal.

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Domenico Quirico revisits the cell where he was held captive for 152 days in Syria during his abduction in 2013. He reflects on his experiences while documenting the lives of those affected by conflict in the Donbass region. Quirico, a correspondent for La Stampa, emphasizes the human stories behind the headlines and the lasting impact of war on individuals and communities. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the documentary runs for 71 minutes.

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