A Comedian in a Syrian Tragedy
2019•1h 35m•Released
Documentary
An intimate portrait of Syrian actor Fares Helou, who calls for freedom of speech, is forced out of his home country and experiences the absurdities of exiled existence, told by Syrian director Rami Farah, who films - and shares - his struggle.
Director
Rami Farah
Writer
Rami Farah
Languages
Arabic, French
Studio
OSOR
Cast
Fares Al-Helou
Production
Company
OSOR
Company
Final Cut for Real
Company
Shashat Multimedia Productions
Company
Sant & Usant
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