Filmmakers Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes began filming with the 11-year-old Syrian girl Israa in 2015 as her family was fleeing war and seeking refuge in Germany. They chronicled her family over the next ten years, tracking how life in exile created new pressures and opportunities, culminating in Israa’s return to Aleppo as a young wife and mother. The film showcases the power of longitudinal documentary, delivering one surprise after another.
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with directors Jack MacInnes and Itab Azzam.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.