Hani Abaza, a former radio DJ, documents Syria's shift from the Arab Spring to civil war, detailing the rise of ISIS and its effects on her community.
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Hani Abaza, a former radio DJ, documents Syria's shift from the Arab Spring to civil war, detailing the rise of ISIS and its effects on her community.
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Hani Abaza, a former radio DJ, documents the turmoil in Syria as the Arab Spring gives way to civil war. The film captures her experiences and those of her friends from 2011 onward, as they shift from hopeful activists to witnesses of escalating violence. As the conflict deepens, they confront the rise of extremist groups like ISIS and the pervasive threat of death squads. "The War Show" presents a personal account of survival amid chaos and destruction.
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Why Watch
- See Syria's civil war through a radio DJ's eyes.
- Meet the filmmakers behind this award-winning documentary.
- Find out how the Arab Spring affected daily life in Syria.
Did You Know
- The War Show was awarded best film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.
- The film has a runtime of 100 minutes.
- It was co-directed by Andreas Dalsgaard and Obaidah Zytoon.
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Who directed The War Show?
The War Show was co-directed by Andreas Dalsgaard and Obaidah Zytoon.
What year was The War Show released?
The War Show was released in 2016.
What award did The War Show win at the Venice Film Festival?
It was awarded best film in the Venice Days section at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival.
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