The Long Night
الليل الطويل
Synopsis
Four political activists friends are arrested by the repressive regime in Syria in the 1970s and spend twenty years in detention, three of them are released, and the fourth remains. The three friends are shocked by the huge changes they found in society, while showing the hardships their fourth comrade faces in prison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hatem Ali
- Screenplay & Story
- Haitham Hakki
- Original Title
- الليل الطويل
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hatem Ali
Haitham Hakki
Raouf Zaza
Department Leadership Roster
Raouf Zaza
Editor
Hatem Ali
Director
Haitham Hakki
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Night
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What is The Long Night about?
Four political activists friends are arrested by the repressive regime in Syria in the 1970s and spend twenty years in detention, three of them are released, and the fourth remains. The three friends are shocked by the huge changes they found in society, while showing the hardships their fourth comrade faces in prison.
Who directed The Long Night?
The Long Night was directed by Hatem Ali.
Who stars in The Long Night?
The principal cast of The Long Night includes Khaled Taja, Amal Arafa, Bassel Khayyat, Hatem Ali, Rafiq Subaie.
When was The Long Night released and how long is it?
The Long Night was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.