Of Fathers and Sons
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1h 38m
Directed by Talal Derki • Documentary • 2018 • Syria, Germany, Lebanon • Arabic with English subtitles
Featuring Tia Alkerdi, Yara Ibrahim, Abu Osama
Academy Award Nominee and winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, "Of Fathers and Sons" follows filmmaker Talal Derki as he travels to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. He primarily focuses on the children, providing insight into what it means to grow up with a father who dreams of establishing an Islamic caliphate.
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