Surviving Syria’s Prisons
Synopsis
A look inside one of the most brutal campaigns of state repression in modern history - told by those who endured it and those who enforced it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Obeidat, Sasha Joelle Achilli
- Screenplay & Story
- Sasha Joelle Achilli, Sara Obeidat
- Original Title
- Surviving Syria’s Prisons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Release Date
- 10/06/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC Two, ARTE, BBC Studios, FRONTLINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Obeidat, Sasha Joelle Achilli
Sasha Joelle Achilli, Sara Obeidat
Sara Obeidat, Sasha Joelle Achilli
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Obeidat
Director
Sasha Joelle Achilli
Director
Sara Obeidat
Producer
Sasha Joelle Achilli
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Surviving Syria’s Prisons about?
A look inside one of the most brutal campaigns of state repression in modern history - told by those who endured it and those who enforced it.
Who directed Surviving Syria’s Prisons?
Surviving Syria’s Prisons was directed by Sara Obeidat, Sasha Joelle Achilli.
Who stars in Surviving Syria’s Prisons?
The principal cast of Surviving Syria’s Prisons includes Sara Obeidat, Shadi Haroun, Hadi Haroun.
When was Surviving Syria’s Prisons released and how long is it?
Surviving Syria’s Prisons was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surviving Syria’s Prisons?
Surviving Syria’s Prisons holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).