Return to Homs
Synopsis
Filmed over 3 years in Homs, accompanying 2 outstanding young men from the time they were only dreaming of freedom to the time when they are forced to change course. Basset, the 19yo national football team goalkeeper, who became an outspoken demonstration leader in the city, then an icon revolution singer, till he becomes a fighter... a militia leader. Ossama, his 24yo friend, renowned citizen journalist, cynical pacifist... as his views are forced to change, until he is detained by army secret service. It is the story of a city, of which the world have heard a lot, but never really got closer than news, never really had the chance to experience how a war erupted. a modern times epic of youth in war time.
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Return to Homs | Trailer | New Director 2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Talal Derki
- Screenplay & Story
- Talal Derki
- Original Title
- Return to Homs
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Ventana Film, Proaction Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Talal Derki
Talal Derki
Diana El Jeiroudi
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Talal Derki
Director
Talal Derki
Writer
Diana El Jeiroudi
Producer
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What is Return to Homs about?
Filmed over 3 years in Homs, accompanying 2 outstanding young men from the time they were only dreaming of freedom to the time when they are forced to change course. Basset, the 19yo national football team goalkeeper, who became an outspoken demonstration leader in the city, then an icon revolution singer, till he becomes a fighter... a militia leader. Ossama, his 24yo friend, renowned citizen journalist, cynical pacifist... as his views are forced to change, until he is detained by army secret service. It is the story of a city, of which the world have heard a lot, but never really got closer than news, never really had the chance to experience how a war erupted. a modern times epic of youth in war time.
Who directed Return to Homs?
Return to Homs was directed by Talal Derki.
Who stars in Return to Homs?
The principal cast of Return to Homs includes abdolbaseit al sarut.
When was Return to Homs released and how long is it?
Return to Homs was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.