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Syrian Stories | The Dream (2017)

Duration: 05:40    Category: International, Short   Opportunity: Stories

Selling coffee, shining shoes are one of the few jobs available to Syrians in exile in the streets of Beirut. Ahmad pours all his energy and spare time in self -improvement to achieve the dream of a better life.

This short documentary was made during a SDI workshop in Beirut, organised by the British Council in partnership with Bidayyat for Audiovisual Arts.

Screening Formats: DVD, HD Quicktime, BluRay

To arrange a screening please contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

A film by: Rawan Burhan, Dania Ghanayem & Rabee Karzoun

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