Tadmor (2017)

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Amidst the popular uprising against the Syrian regime that began in 2011, a group of former Lebanese detainees decides to break their long-held silence about the horrific years they spent imprisoned in Tadmor (Palmyra), one of the Assad regime's most dreadful prisons. They decide to testify publicly about the systematic torture and humiliation they experienced. To reclaim and overcome this dark chapter in their lives, they rebuild Tadmor in an abandoned school near Beirut. By playing the role of both "victim" and "victimizer," they will relive their survival.

Director: Monika Borgmann, Lokman Slim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
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Screenplay

Music: Pierre Jodlowski
Editing: Olivier Zuchuat
Production: GoldenEggProduction, Les Films de L'Etranger, UMAM Productions
Country: Lebanon, Switzerland, France
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Monika Borgmann, Lokman Slim
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tadmor about?
Amidst the popular uprising against the Syrian regime that began in 2011, a group of former Lebanese detainees decides to break their long-held silence about the horrific years they spent imprisoned in Tadmor (Palmyra), one of the Assad regime's most dreadful prisons. They decide to testify publicly about the systematic torture and humiliation they experienced. To reclaim and overcome this dark chapter in their lives, they rebuild Tadmor in an abandoned school near Beirut. By playing the role of both "victim" and "victimizer," they will relive their survival.
Who directed Tadmor?
Tadmor was directed by Monika Borgmann, Lokman Slim.
How long is Tadmor?
Tadmor has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Tadmor?
Tadmor is a Documentary film.
Where was Tadmor produced?
Tadmor was produced in Lebanon, Switzerland, France.