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Far from Bashar

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A few years ago, the al-Mahamids fled Bashar al-Assad and Syria to settle in Montreal. A nuanced portrayal of a courageous family coping with a seemingly interminable war, thousands of kilometres away, that continues to affect their lives.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-02-28

Runtime: 76 mins

Director: Pascal Sanchez

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Far from Bashar

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