The first film to chronicle the Syrian revolution, directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ahmed Atef, is set between Syria and Egypt. It depicts a conflict within a single divided Syrian family through the story of twin brothers: one loyal to the regime, and the other opposed to it. Driven by this clash of allegiances, the film unfolds as each side uses every means to prove his case and convince the other. Hilal, the pro-regime brother, uses tricks, deception, and violence to ensnare his brother Bilal, who works at a media center dedicated to publishing the Syrian army's crimes on the internet to expose abuses against civilians. The director incorporates real footage of torture and killings carried out by the shabiha militias to brutalize dissidents.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
