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The Translator (2020)

Written by Rana Kazkaz · Directed by Anas Khalaf · A Chicago Media Angels portfolio film

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Synopsis

A Syrian exile in Australia risks everything to return when his brother is arrested during the 2011 revolution.

Cast

Ziad Bakri, Anas Khalaf, Magali Negroni

Festivals & awards

Toronto International Film Festival (Industry Selects) 2020, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2020, FIFDH Geneva 2021, Pune International Film Festival 2021, Cleveland International Film Festival 2021, Seattle International Film Festival 2021, Jeonju International Film Festival 2021, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival 2021, Festival La Rochelle Cinéma 2021, Festival cinémas du Sud – Lyon 2021, Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie 2021, Festival de Cinéma des 5 Continents 2021, Biografilm Festival 2021 (Audience Award), Festival de Cinéma Pays de Lunel 2021 (Audience Award)

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