Cries from Syria (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, Cries from Syria is a documentary film directed by Evgeny Afineevsky, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. An attempt to re-contextualize the European migrant crisis and ongoing hostilities in Syria, through eyewitness and participant testimony. Children and parents recount the revolution, civil war, air strikes, atrocities and ongoing humanitarian aid crises, in a portrait of recent history and the consequences of violence.
Who’s in it. Cries from Syria stars Hadi Al Abdullah as Himself, Raed Al Saleh as Himself and Helen Mirren as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Cries from Syria has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DOCSVILLE and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cries from Syria page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cries from Syria (2017)?
- In US, Cries from Syria is available to stream on DOCSVILLE, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cries from Syria worth watching?
- Cries from Syria holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cries from Syria?
- Cries from Syria stars Hadi Al Abdullah, Raed Al Saleh and Helen Mirren.
- When was Cries from Syria released?
- Cries from Syria was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.