Surviving Syria’s Prisons directed by Sasha Joelle Achilli and Sara Obeidat, is a harrowing investigative documentary that exposes one of the darkest chapters of modern state repression. Following the dramatic fall of Syrian president Bashar al Assad in December 2024 the film looks beyond the surface of political change to uncover the grim reality left behind over 100,000 people who disappeared during the years of conflict. Through rare and unprecedented access the filmmakers present chilling confessions from more than 40 former regime operative including intelligence officers and prison guards who directly participated in torture and executions. These testimonies are interwoven with the deeply personal story of two brothers who survived Syria’s notorious prison system, offering a human lens into unimaginable suffering. The documentary paints a stark picture of systemic brutality secrecy and accountability serving as both a historical record and a powerful call for justice.
| Detail | Information |
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| Release Date | 2025 |
| Language | Arabic / English |
| File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
| Duration | 1h 50m |
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