The Longest Run (2016)

The Longest Run (2016) poster

Jasim and Alsaleh are underage refugees in a Greek prison. Coming from Syria and Iraq, they were arrested and accused of smuggling illegal immigrants. With unique access in the juvenile prison and court room, the film follows the two friends closely while in custody, during the trial and after the verdict, through a narrative of suspense which reveals how youngsters are forced to transport migrants across the border to Greece while the smugglers stay behind and continue their job uninterrupted. If Jasim and Alsaleh are found guilty, they will face extremely long prison sentences. Phone conversations between the imprisoned young boys and their mothers at their war-stricken countries accentuate the double enclosure that these families experience. No one knows how and when their long run will end.

Director: Marianna Economou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Nikos Portokaloglou
Editing: Chronis Theocharis
Production: EKO A.B.E.E., Stefi & Lynx Productions, Doc3 Productions, Marni Films
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el

Keywords

refugee

More Films by Director: Marianna Economou
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Longest Run about?
Jasim and Alsaleh are underage refugees in a Greek prison. Coming from Syria and Iraq, they were arrested and accused of smuggling illegal immigrants. With unique access in the juvenile prison and court room, the film follows the two friends closely while in custody, during the trial and after the verdict, through a narrative of suspense which reveals how youngsters are forced to transport migrants across the border to Greece while the smugglers stay behind and continue their job uninterrupted. If Jasim and Alsaleh are found guilty, they will face extremely long prison sentences. Phone conversations between the imprisoned young boys and their mothers at their war-stricken countries accentuate the double enclosure that these families experience. No one knows how and when their long run will end.
Who directed The Longest Run?
The Longest Run was directed by Marianna Economou.
How long is The Longest Run?
The Longest Run has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Longest Run?
The Longest Run is a Documentary film.
Where was The Longest Run produced?
The Longest Run was produced in Greece.