Dalya's Other Country (2017)

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In 2012 Dalya and her mother Rudayna fled Aleppo for Los Angeles as war took over. Months before, Rudayna learns a secret that destroys her marriage, leaving her single at midlife. Arriving in LA, Dalya enrolls as the only Muslim at Holy Family Catholic High School. Can mother and daughter remake themselves while holding on to their Islamic traditions?

Director: Julia Meltzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cinematography: Anne Etheridge
Editing: Catherine Hollander
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

high school, los angeles, california, woman director, syria, syrian refugee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dalya's Other Country about?
In 2012 Dalya and her mother Rudayna fled Aleppo for Los Angeles as war took over. Months before, Rudayna learns a secret that destroys her marriage, leaving her single at midlife. Arriving in LA, Dalya enrolls as the only Muslim at Holy Family Catholic High School. Can mother and daughter remake themselves while holding on to their Islamic traditions?
Who directed Dalya's Other Country?
Dalya's Other Country was directed by Julia Meltzer.
How long is Dalya's Other Country?
Dalya's Other Country has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Dalya's Other Country?
Dalya's Other Country is a Documentary film.