Watani: My Homeland
Synopsis
The story of one family's fight and struggle to survive the Syrian Civil War. Having lost her husband, the mother makes the heart achingly painful decision to leave her homeland, in search of safety and a brighter future for her children. Filmed over three years, the film chronicles the family's journey from the front-line in Aleppo, to a little town in Germany. Escaping the chaos and terror of their war torn homeland becomes a catalyst for a different kind of struggle; the struggle to understand your past and accept your present, to adapt to a new life, to hold on to hope, and the idea of belonging to a homeland.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Mettelsiefen
- Original Score
- Andrew Phillips
- Original Title
- Watani: My Homeland
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- ITN Productions, RYOT Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Andrew Phillips
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Stephen Ellis
Stephen Ellis, Raney Aronson-Rath, Marcel Mettelsiefen, Bryn Mooser, Hayley Pappas
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Director
Stephen Ellis
Producer
Stephen Ellis
Editor
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Producer
Andrew Phillips
Original Music Composer
Marcel Mettelsiefen
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Watani: My Homeland.
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What is Watani: My Homeland about?
The story of one family's fight and struggle to survive the Syrian Civil War. Having lost her husband, the mother makes the heart achingly painful decision to leave her homeland, in search of safety and a brighter future for her children. Filmed over three years, the film chronicles the family's journey from the front-line in Aleppo, to a little town in Germany. Escaping the chaos and terror of their war torn homeland becomes a catalyst for a different kind of struggle; the struggle to understand your past and accept your present, to adapt to a new life, to hold on to hope, and the idea of belonging to a homeland.
Who directed Watani: My Homeland?
Watani: My Homeland was directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen.
Who stars in Watani: My Homeland?
The principal cast of Watani: My Homeland includes Not specified.
When was Watani: My Homeland released and how long is it?
Watani: My Homeland was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Watani: My Homeland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watani: My Homeland was composed by Andrew Phillips.