13 years of war have left Syria and its diverse society divided.
Working towards reconciliation, the Monastery of Mar Moussa is dedicated to the dialogue between religions.
Documentary - 2025, Syria, Germany, 97 min
In 1982, the priests Paolo Dal'Oglio and Jacoub Mourad decide to rebuild the ruin of an ancient monastery in the syrian desert. It would become a unique place in many ways. The monks and nuns, living together here, are dedicated towards openness and love for Islam. The monastery as a meeting place for all sects and beliefs. During the civil war Dal'Oglio and Mourad were abducted by the terror group ISIL. While Mourad could flee there are no news of Dal'Oglio to this day. Now the community continues the work of dialogue between faith as the Syria is heading to an uncertain future. The film, from the perspective of this community, tells the story of the war in Syria and the period of a shaky peace after. How to continue after such a devastating event and what positive role can religion play in rebuilding a society out of deep mistrust and desolation? How to heal the wounds?
The Story of a Iraqi monastery taking in many refugee families during the war.
125min
HD
San Gio di Verona - Best director
Religion Today - Special mention
KIFF - Nominated
Stranger then fiction - Official Selection
FICKIN - Official Selection
Integration Moving Film Festival - Semi-Finalist
FICNOVA - Official Selection
Torino Film Festival - Official Selection
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Director & Editor
Shahab Kermani
Camera & Sound
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hahab Kermani
Soundtrack
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Developed in
FH MAINZ
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Author Director, Editor, Compositing
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DOP
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Gaffer
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Stranger
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Morgenhans
Jannic Görger
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Author, Director and Editor
Shahab Kermani
DOP
Frederic Kondak
Gunslinger
Deniz Bazan
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Made by
Julian Hermann
Shahab Kermani
Animation using a Overheadprojektor and stop motion technique
Made by
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Daniela Ulm
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