Everyday Life in a Syrian Village
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The first documentary to present an unabashed critique of the impact of the Syrian government’s agricultural and land reforms, Everyday Life in a Syrian Village delivers a powerful jab at the state’s conceit of redressing social and economic inequities.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1974-01-02
Runtime: 83 mins
Director: Omar Amiralay
Writer: Omar Amiralay
Spoken language: العربية
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Everyday Life in a Syrian Village
Production Companies: المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Production Countries: Syrian Arab Republic
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