The Longest Run
Ο Πιο Μακρύς Δρόμος
Synopsis
Jasim and Alsaleh are underage refugees in a Greek prison. Coming from Syria and Iraq, they were arrested and accused of smuggling illegal immigrants. With unique access in the juvenile prison and court room, the film follows the two friends closely while in custody, during the trial and after the verdict, through a narrative of suspense which reveals how youngsters are forced to transport migrants across the border to Greece while the smugglers stay behind and continue their job uninterrupted. If Jasim and Alsaleh are found guilty, they will face extremely long prison sentences. Phone conversations between the imprisoned young boys and their mothers at their war-stricken countries accentuate the double enclosure that these families experience. No one knows how and when their long run will end.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Leipzig International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marianna Economou
- Screenplay & Story
- Marianna Economou
- Original Score
- Nikos Portokaloglou
- Original Title
- Ο Πιο Μακρύς Δρόμος
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- EKO A.B.E.E., Stefi & Lynx Productions, Doc3 Productions, Marni Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianna Economou
Marianna Economou
Nikos Portokaloglou
Hronis Theoharis
Rachel Manoukian, Spiros Mavrogenis
Department Leadership Roster
Hronis Theoharis
Editor
Rachel Manoukian
Producer
Marianna Economou
Director
Marianna Economou
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Longest Run.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longest Run
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Longest Run about?
Jasim and Alsaleh are underage refugees in a Greek prison. Coming from Syria and Iraq, they were arrested and accused of smuggling illegal immigrants. With unique access in the juvenile prison and court room, the film follows the two friends closely while in custody, during the trial and after the verdict, through a narrative of suspense which reveals how youngsters are forced to transport migrants across the border to Greece while the smugglers stay behind and continue their job uninterrupted. If Jasim and Alsaleh are found guilty, they will face extremely long prison sentences. Phone conversations between the imprisoned young boys and their mothers at their war-stricken countries accentuate the double enclosure that these families experience. No one knows how and when their long run will end.
Who directed The Longest Run?
The Longest Run was directed by Marianna Economou.
Who stars in The Longest Run?
The principal cast of The Longest Run includes Not specified.
When was The Longest Run released and how long is it?
The Longest Run was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Longest Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Longest Run was composed by Nikos Portokaloglou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Longest Run?
The Longest Run holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).