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Mapping Lessons (2020): Cast

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Mapping Lessons is a 2020 documentary directed by Philip Rizk, starring Aylin Çankaya, Matthieu Rey and Saeed al-Wakeel. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Mapping Lessons (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Philip Rizk
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Mapping Lessons About?

The premise of Mapping Lessons without spoilers.

The film explores the journey of a woman returning from post-revolutionary Russia to her home in Greater Syria, a region grappling with autonomy after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Through her diary entries, the narrative weaves together the Russian past, referencing Soviet film classics like Esfir Shub’s Spain and Dziga Vertov’s Kinoglaz, with the contemporary Syrian landscape depicted through mobile phone footage. This juxtaposition creates a multimedia essay examining parallels between the two realities, touching upon themes of neo-colonialism and the pursuit of independence.

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Cast & crew

Mapping Lessons Cast

Aylin Çankaya leads the cast, with Matthieu Rey and Saeed al-Wakeel. Directed by Philip Rizk; 6 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Philip Rizk: Out on the Street.

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Mapping Lessons Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mapping Lessons.

Mapping Lessons / trailer / 24th Ji.hlava IDFF
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Mapping Lessons Also Known As

Also known as “Lekce mapování”.

Also known as
  • Lekce mapování

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Mapping Lessons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mapping Lessons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mapping Lessons?

Mapping Lessons runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Mapping Lessons released?

Mapping Lessons was released on October 30, 2020.

Who directed Mapping Lessons?

Mapping Lessons was directed by Philip Rizk.

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Who is in the cast of Mapping Lessons?

Mapping Lessons stars Aylin Çankaya, Matthieu Rey and Saeed al-Wakeel, among 6 credited actors.

Does Mapping Lessons have a post-credit scene?

No. Mapping Lessons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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