Mapping Lessons (2020)

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Through the diary entries of the film's main protagonist K., we learn about her return from post-revolutionary Russia to her home in Greater Syria, in which, after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, individual communities are trying to find a way to autonomy. Thanks to the juxtaposition with the Russian past, presented through shots from Soviet film classics such as Esfir Shub's Spain or Kinoglaz by Dziga Vertov, and the Syrian present, portrayed through various mobile phone footage, the director draws parallels between two incompatible realities and creates a multimedia essay on neo-colonialism and independence.

Director: Philip Rizk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Cast

Music: Nada El Shazly
Editing: Philip Rizk
Production: FILIFILFILM
Country: Egypt, Germany
Language: العربية, English, Français, Deutsch, Український
Original Language: en

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Philip Rizk
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mapping Lessons about?
Through the diary entries of the film's main protagonist K., we learn about her return from post-revolutionary Russia to her home in Greater Syria, in which, after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, individual communities are trying to find a way to autonomy. Thanks to the juxtaposition with the Russian past, presented through shots from Soviet film classics such as Esfir Shub's Spain or Kinoglaz by Dziga Vertov, and the Syrian present, portrayed through various mobile phone footage, the director draws parallels between two incompatible realities and creates a multimedia essay on neo-colonialism and independence.
Who directed Mapping Lessons?
Mapping Lessons was directed by Philip Rizk.
Who stars in Mapping Lessons?
Mapping Lessons stars Farah Barqawi, Aylin Çankaya, Walid, Saeed al-Wakeel, Matthieu Rey, Osama al-Hossein.
How long is Mapping Lessons?
Mapping Lessons has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Mapping Lessons?
Mapping Lessons is a Documentary film.
Where was Mapping Lessons produced?
Mapping Lessons was produced in Egypt, Germany.