Return to Homs
- Documentary
Filmed over 3 years in Homs, accompanying 2 outstanding young men from the time they were only dreaming of freedom to the time when they are forced to change course. Basset, the 19yo national football team goalkeeper, who became an outspoken demonstration leader in the city, then an icon revolution singer, till he becomes a fighter... a militia leader. Ossama, his 24yo friend, renowned citizen journalist, cynical pacifist... as his views are forced to change, until he is detained by army secret service. It is the story of a city, of which the world have heard a lot, but never really got closer than news, never really had the chance to experience how a war erupted. a modern times epic of youth in war time.
Return to Homs is a documentary that follows two young men in Syria over three years as the conflict transforms their lives. Filmed in Homs from 2010 to 2013, the film chronicles how a footballer-turned-activist and a citizen journalist navigate revolution, resistance, and the devastating realities of civil war.
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Return to Homs | Trailer | New Director 2014
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Return to Homs — frequently asked
When was Return to Homs released?
Return to Homs was released on November 20, 2013.
What is Return to Homs about?
The documentary follows Basset, a 19-year-old national football team goalkeeper who becomes a demonstration leader and revolution singer, and Ossama, a 24-year-old citizen journalist, over three years in Homs during the Syrian conflict. It captures how both men's lives and beliefs are fundamentally altered by the war.
How long is the film?
The documentary was filmed over a three-year period in Homs, providing an extended intimate look at how the conflict unfolded in the city.
Where can I watch Return to Homs?
Return to Homs is available on various streaming platforms and through digital retailers; check your local streaming services or rental options for availability.
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