After five years of war in Syria, Aleppo's remaining residents prepare themselves for a siege. Khalid, Subhi and Mahmoud, founding members of The White Helmets, have remained in the city to help.
After five years of war in Syria, Aleppo's remaining residents prepare themselves for a siege. Khalid, Subhi and Mahmoud, founding members of The White Helmets, have remained in the city to help their fellow citizens-and experience daily life, death, struggle and triumph in a city under fire.
Sundance Film Festival - World Documentary Competition Grand Prix
CPH:DOX Festival - Best Director
Washington D.C. International Film Festival - Documentary Audience Award
Minneapolis International Film Festival - Best Documentary
Sarasota International Film Festival - Best Documentary Feature, Best International Film
Millenium Docs Against Gravity Festival - Best Film, Audience Award
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival - Best Film, Special Jury Prize
DocsBarcelona Festival - Best Director
Edinburgh International Film Festival - participation