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Damascus… Aleppo (2019): Cast

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Damascus… Aleppo is a 2019 film directed by Basil Al-Khatib, starring Abdel Moneim Amayri as جلال, Duraid Lahham and Bassam Lotfy. It runs 2 hours.

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Damascus… Aleppo (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Basil Al-Khatib
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Damascus… Aleppo About?

The premise of Damascus… Aleppo without spoilers.

A former broadcaster attempts to shield himself from the turmoil engulfing his country, seeking detachment as a way to cope with the escalating conflict and trauma. However, news of his daughter being trapped in Aleppo shatters his carefully constructed barrier. The film explores the complexities of voluntary isolation and the fragility of the human spirit amidst war.

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Cast & crew

Damascus… Aleppo Cast & Characters

Abdel Moneim Amayri leads the cast as جلال, with Duraid Lahham as عيسى عبدالله and Bassam Lotfy. Directed by Basil Al-Khatib; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Basil Al-Khatib

One more film directed by Basil Al-Khatib: Mawkib Al-Ebaa.

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Damascus… Aleppo Also Known As

Also known as “De Damas à Alep”.

Also known as
  • De Damas à Alep

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FAQ

Damascus… Aleppo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Damascus… Aleppo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Damascus… Aleppo?

Damascus… Aleppo runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Damascus… Aleppo released?

Damascus… Aleppo was released on March 21, 2019.

Who directed Damascus… Aleppo?

Damascus… Aleppo was directed by Basil Al-Khatib.

More films by Basil Al-Khatib

Who is in the cast of Damascus… Aleppo?

Damascus… Aleppo stars Abdel Moneim Amayri as جلال, Duraid Lahham as عيسى عبدالله and Bassam Lotfy, among 20 credited actors.

Does Damascus… Aleppo have a post-credit scene?

No. Damascus… Aleppo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Damascus… Aleppo in?

The original language of Damascus… Aleppo is Arabic.

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