Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey (2017)

Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey (2017) poster

Rania Mustafa Ali, 20, filmed her journey from the ruins of Kobane in Syria to Austria. Her footage shows what many refugees face on their perilous journey to Europe. Rania is cheated by smugglers, teargassed and beaten at the Macedonian border. She risks drowning in the Mediterranean, travelling in a boat meant to hold 15 people but stuffed with over 50. Those with disabilities are carried across raging rivers and muddy fields in their wheelchairs.

Director: Anders Hammer
Runtime: 22 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey about?
Rania Mustafa Ali, 20, filmed her journey from the ruins of Kobane in Syria to Austria. Her footage shows what many refugees face on their perilous journey to Europe. Rania is cheated by smugglers, teargassed and beaten at the Macedonian border. She risks drowning in the Mediterranean, travelling in a boat meant to hold 15 people but stuffed with over 50. Those with disabilities are carried across raging rivers and muddy fields in their wheelchairs.
Who directed Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey?
Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey was directed by Anders Hammer.
How long is Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey?
Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).