The Suffering Grasses (2012)

When Elephants Fight, It Is the Grass That Suffers

With thousands dead and counting, the ongoing conflict in Syria has become a microcosm for the complicated politics of the region, and an unsavory reflection of the world at large. Against the backdrop of the Arab Spring and the complicated politics of the region, this film explores the Syrian conflict through the humanity of the civilians who have been killed, abused, and displaced. In all such conflicts, it is civilians, women and children, families and whole communities, who suffer at the leisure of those in power. When elephants go to war, it is the grass that suffers

Director: Iara Lee
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Emad Maher
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Suffering Grasses about?
With thousands dead and counting, the ongoing conflict in Syria has become a microcosm for the complicated politics of the region, and an unsavory reflection of the world at large. Against the backdrop of the Arab Spring and the complicated politics of the region, this film explores the Syrian conflict through the humanity of the civilians who have been killed, abused, and displaced. In all such conflicts, it is civilians, women and children, families and whole communities, who suffer at the leisure of those in power. When elephants go to war, it is the grass that suffers
Who directed The Suffering Grasses?
The Suffering Grasses was directed by Iara Lee.
How long is The Suffering Grasses?
The Suffering Grasses has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
Where was The Suffering Grasses produced?
The Suffering Grasses was produced in United States of America.