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Of Fathers and Sons (2017)

Movie ★ 7.0 99 min

Documentary War

Talal Derki returns to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. His camera focuses on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up in an Islamic Caliphate.

Talal Derki Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 2017
Runtime
99 min
Budget
$125,000
IMDb
tt7519174
Country
, Syrian Arab Republic,
Language
Studio
BASIS BERLIN Filmproduktion, Ventana Film, , Cinema Group Production

Themes

Cast

Abu Osama Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Of Fathers and Sons about?
Talal Derki returns to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. His camera focuses on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up in an Islamic Caliphate.
Who directed Of Fathers and Sons?
Of Fathers and Sons was directed by Talal Derki.
Who stars in Of Fathers and Sons?
Of Fathers and Sons stars Abu Osama.
When was Of Fathers and Sons released?
Of Fathers and Sons is a 2017 documentary, war film.
Where can I watch Of Fathers and Sons?
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