The Other Side of the Sun
الجانب الآخر من الشمس
Synopsis
After the fall of Assad’s regime, five survivors return to the former torture prison of Saidnaya to reenact what they experienced there during their incarceration. They reclaim their voices and bear witness for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tawfik Sabouni
- Screenplay & Story
- Tawfik Sabouni, Laurine Estrade
- Original Title
- الجانب الآخر من الشمس
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Habilis Productions, Dérives, Clin d'oeil Films, Red Sea Film Foundation, Wallonie Image Production, RTBF, Shelter Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tawfik Sabouni
Tawfik Sabouni, Laurine Estrade
Sameer Orabi
Dani Abu-Loh
Julie Freres, Hanne Phlypo
Department Leadership Roster
Tawfik Sabouni
Director
Tawfik Sabouni
Writer
Laurine Estrade
Writer
Sameer Orabi
Director of Photography
Dani Abu-Loh
Editor
Julie Freres
Producer
Hanne Phlypo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Other Side of the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Side of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Other Side of the Sun about?
After the fall of Assad’s regime, five survivors return to the former torture prison of Saidnaya to reenact what they experienced there during their incarceration. They reclaim their voices and bear witness for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
Who directed The Other Side of the Sun?
The Other Side of the Sun was directed by Tawfik Sabouni.
Who stars in The Other Side of the Sun?
The principal cast of The Other Side of the Sun includes Not specified.
When was The Other Side of the Sun released and how long is it?
The Other Side of the Sun was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.