
Far from Bashar
Synopsis
A few years ago, the al-Mahamids fled Bashar al-Assad and Syria to settle in Montreal. A nuanced portrayal of a courageous family coping with a seemingly interminable war, thousands of kilometres away, that continues to affect their lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Sanchez
- Original Score
- Serge Nakauchi Pelletier
- Original Title
- Far from Bashar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Sanchez
Serge Nakauchi Pelletier
Natalie Lamoureux
Colette Loumède, Nathalie Cloutier
Department Leadership Roster
Nathalie Cloutier
Producer
Natalie Lamoureux
Editor
Pascal Sanchez
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far from Bashar
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What is Far from Bashar about?
A few years ago, the al-Mahamids fled Bashar al-Assad and Syria to settle in Montreal. A nuanced portrayal of a courageous family coping with a seemingly interminable war, thousands of kilometres away, that continues to affect their lives.
Who directed Far from Bashar?
Far from Bashar was directed by Pascal Sanchez.
Who stars in Far from Bashar?
The principal cast of Far from Bashar includes Adnan Al-Mhamied, Basmah Issa.
When was Far from Bashar released and how long is it?
Far from Bashar was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Far from Bashar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far from Bashar was composed by Serge Nakauchi Pelletier.



















