Our Memory Belongs to Us (2021)

Our Memory Belongs to Us (2021) poster

Nearly 10 years after the beginning of the Syrian revolution, three Syrian activists – Yadan, Odai and Rani – reunite on a theatre stage in Paris. Through life-size projections onto a big screen, Syrian director Rami Farah confronts the three men with footage, some of it their own, depicting events that changed their destinies forever. Watching the brutal footage together, they reflect on their personal journeys, revive their collective memory, and wonder what is left of their hopes and dreams. Their reunion serves as a unique window into the complexity of the situation in Syria, where a peaceful uprising was replaced by a ferocious war.

Director: Rami Farah
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:
Production: Final Cut for Real, On Screen Off Record
Country: Denmark, France, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Rami Farah
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Memory Belongs to Us about?
Nearly 10 years after the beginning of the Syrian revolution, three Syrian activists – Yadan, Odai and Rani – reunite on a theatre stage in Paris. Through life-size projections onto a big screen, Syrian director Rami Farah confronts the three men with footage, some of it their own, depicting events that changed their destinies forever. Watching the brutal footage together, they reflect on their personal journeys, revive their collective memory, and wonder what is left of their hopes and dreams. Their reunion serves as a unique window into the complexity of the situation in Syria, where a peaceful uprising was replaced by a ferocious war.
Who directed Our Memory Belongs to Us?
Our Memory Belongs to Us was directed by Rami Farah.
How long is Our Memory Belongs to Us?
Our Memory Belongs to Us has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Our Memory Belongs to Us?
Our Memory Belongs to Us is a Documentary film.
Where was Our Memory Belongs to Us produced?
Our Memory Belongs to Us was produced in Denmark, France, Palestinian Territory.