For years, exiled Syrian artist Assem Al-Bacha has been working on a giant sculpture of the 11th-century poet Al-Maari, intended to raise awareness of his country. Will the sculpture ever make it home?
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Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi Director · Talal Khoury Cinematographer Qutaiba Barhamji Editor
First release November 16, 2026 · Produced in France, Lebanon · Languages Arabic, French, Spanish
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Films de Force Majeure
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Lemon Studio
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France · Lebanon
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Original title
القرين
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · French · Spanish
Release dates
Netherlands · November 16, 2026
Premiere · International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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