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Everyday Life in a Syrian Village
Everyday Life in a Syrian Village

Everyday Life in a Syrian Village

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Documentary

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The first documentary to present an unabashed critique of the impact of the Syrian government’s agricultural and land reforms, Everyday Life in a Syrian Village delivers a powerful jab at the state’s conceit of redressing social and economic inequities.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Arabic

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

02 January 1974

Country

Syrian Arab Republic

Cast

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