Syria, Children at War
Catalogue Number: A196-011
Producer: Phares & Balises
Producers: Phares & Balises
Producing Agencies: Compagne des Phares et Balises
Subject: Canadian World Studies, Documentary, History, Politics, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, World History
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: France
Copyright Year: 2014
Running Time: 53:45
Now in its 4th year, over 200 000 Syrians have lost their lives in a civil war that has rebel brigades opposing the armed forces of president Assad. The first victims are civilians, including many children.
This documentary follows the daily life of the Aleppo family including a young boy, his brothers and parents, living in a rebel quarter, who have decided to stay and fight against Bachar El-Assad’s Army.
Has this generation of 13 to 16 year-old boys lost their childhood forever ? How do they adapt to a civil war? What values did they decide to defend staying in besieged Aleppo?And what will come next?
Also available in French: Syrie, enfants en guerre
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