Cries from Syria(2017)
Cries from Syria Synopsis
An attempt to re-contextualize the European migrant crisis and ongoing hostilities in Syria, through eyewitness and participant testimony. Children and parents recount the revolution, civil war, air strikes, atrocities and ongoing humanitarian aid crises, in a portrait of recent history and the consequences of violence.
Cries from Syria (2017) is a documentary film directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, released on January 22, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Hadi Al Abdullah, Raed Al Saleh and Helen Mirren. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Producers:
- Aaron I. Butler, Den Tolmor, Evgeny Afineevsky
- Cinematographer:
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Composer:
- Martin Tillman
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Afineevsky - Tolmor Production, Cinepost, Enab Baladi, Smart News Agency
- Status:
- Released
Cries from Syria (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cries from Syria before you stream it.
Cries from Syria Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hadi Al Abdullah
Hadi Al Abdullah
as Himself
- Raed Al Saleh
Raed Al Saleh
as Himself
Helen Mirren
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, produced by Aaron I. Butler, Den Tolmor and Evgeny Afineevsky.
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Cries from Syria Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 29 ratings.
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Cries from Syria – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cries from Syria online?
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Cries from Syria (2017) is available to stream on DOCSVILLE, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cries from Syria?
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The main cast of Cries from Syria (2017) includes Hadi Al Abdullah, Raed Al Saleh and Helen Mirren. The film was directed by Evgeny Afineevsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cries from Syria released?
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Cries from Syria was released on January 22, 2017 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Cries from Syria worth watching?
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Cries from Syria (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cries from Syria?
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