Return to Homs

2013 1h 27m AR

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 74

Documentary

Synopsis

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Filmed over 3 years in Homs, accompanying 2 outstanding young men from the time they were only dreaming of freedom to the time when they are forced to change course. Basset, the 19yo national football team goalkeeper, who became an outspoken demonstration leader in the city, then an icon revolution singer, till he becomes a fighter... a militia leader. Ossama, his 24yo friend, renowned citizen journalist, cynical pacifist... as his views are forced to change, until he is detained by army secret service. It is the story of a city, of which the world have heard a lot, but never really got closer than news, never really had the chance to experience how a war erupted. a modern times epic of youth in war time.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Talal Derki
Writers: Talal Derki
Languages: Arabic
Countries: Germany, Syrian Arab Republic

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, Syrian Arab Republic.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3199456 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Talal Derki directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, Syrian Arab Republic. Dialogue in Arabic.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Germany, Syrian Arab Republic.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5IMDB entry: tt3199456 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.