Behind the Lines (2023)

Behind the Lines (2023) poster

Amany Al-Ali stands out as one of Syria's few female cartoonists, residing in her father's home in Idlib, the last city unconquered by Assad's forces. Like her remaining neighbours she's submitted to relentless Russian airstrikes and caught between advancing troops and extremist groups. Despite acclaim for her art, she faces threats, condemnation, and degradation, causing her to contemplate leaving. Ironically, her artwork has graced galleries in France and Italy but never received exposure within Syria's borders. The film captures her endeavor to organize her inaugural exhibition in Idlib. This experience compels her to confront the harsh realities of a city defined by bombings and male interference. While organizing drawing lessons for women and girls, comforting her young niece, and sharing her story with the documentary crew, Amany's outlook on the future gradually erodes.

Director: Alisar Hasan, Alaa Amer
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kyan Bayani
Cinematography: Abdo Fayyad
Editing: Celine Ducreux, Gladys Joujou
Production: Clin d'oeil Films, Les Films du Balibari, ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, Point du Jour, a_BAHN, Real Lava
Country: Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

political documentary

More Films by Director: Alisar Hasan, Alaa Amer
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind the Lines about?
Amany Al-Ali stands out as one of Syria's few female cartoonists, residing in her father's home in Idlib, the last city unconquered by Assad's forces. Like her remaining neighbours she's submitted to relentless Russian airstrikes and caught between advancing troops and extremist groups. Despite acclaim for her art, she faces threats, condemnation, and degradation, causing her to contemplate leaving. Ironically, her artwork has graced galleries in France and Italy but never received exposure within Syria's borders. The film captures her endeavor to organize her inaugural exhibition in Idlib. This experience compels her to confront the harsh realities of a city defined by bombings and male interference. While organizing drawing lessons for women and girls, comforting her young niece, and sharing her story with the documentary crew, Amany's outlook on the future gradually erodes.
Who directed Behind the Lines?
Behind the Lines was directed by Alisar Hasan, Alaa Amer.
Who stars in Behind the Lines?
Behind the Lines stars Amany Al-Ali.
How long is Behind the Lines?
Behind the Lines has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Behind the Lines?
Behind the Lines is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was Behind the Lines produced?
Behind the Lines was produced in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.