Tadmor
Monika Borgmann, Slim Lokman, Gabriela Bussmann / France, Switzerland, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates / 2016 / Czech Premiere / 103 min.
synopsis
Tadmor bears witness to one of the worst Syrian jails while showing the incredible strength of desire to live. Eight former Lebanese prisoners act out and describe the horrific experiences, feelings of fear and hopelessness, and the systematic torture and abuse that was intended to physically and mentally destroy the detainees.
biography
This film collaboration between independent German journalist Monika Borgmann (1966) and Lebanese publisher Lokman Slim (1962) began with the feature-length documentary Massaker (2004), which earned international screenings and seven awards, including the Fipresci at the Berlinale.
more about film
| director: | Monika Borgmann, Slim Lokman, Gabriela Bussmann |
| producer: | Philippe Avril, Monika Borgmann |
| photography: | Talal Khoury, Rami Nihawi |
| editing: | Olivier Zuchuat |
| music: | Pierre Jodlowski |
| sound: | Rawad Hobeika, Rayan Obeydine, Chadi Roukoz |
contact
DOC & FILM INTERNATIONAL / Hannah Horner / 13, rue Portefoin / 75003 / Paris / France / +33(0)1 42 77 56 87 / h.horner@docandfilm.comFilm at festival
| premiere type: | Czech Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2016 |
| section: | Testimonies |
| format: | Video File |
| language: | Arabic |
| colour: | Colour |
Info
| director: | Monika Borgmann, Slim Lokman, Gabriela Bussmann |
| original title: | Tadmor |
| country: | France, Switzerland, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates |
| year: | 2016 |
| running time: | 103 min. |
