Movies and TvShows featuring "aleppo-syria" theme.

When a ruthless drug lord kills his pregnant wife, a former Navy SEAL goes on a mission of revenge, taking on both the killers and the corrupt forces behind them.

Held for Ransom is a gripping movie that tells the story of a photojournalist taken hostage in Syria. As a hostage negotiator works tirelessly to secure her release, the movie explores the brutal realities of war, terrorism, and the lengths people will go to survive.

For Sama is an intimate and raw documentary that follows a young mother's journey through the Syrian civil war, capturing the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of her family and community. Filmed over five years, the film provides a first-hand account of the violence, destruction, and hope that pervades their lives.

Cairo Time is a romantic drama that takes place in the vibrant city of Cairo. The film follows the story of a married woman who travels to Cairo to meet her husband only to find that he is delayed. During her time in the city, she befriends a local man and an unexpected love blossoms between them.

Last Men in Aleppo is a powerful documentary that follows the lives of the White Helmets, volunteer rescue workers who risk their lives to save others amidst the ongoing Syrian civil war. The film provides a gripping insight into the devastating effects of the war, showcasing the destruction, rubble, and collateral damage caused by the conflict. It also highlights the resilience and bravery of the rescue workers as they navigate through the dangerous streets of Aleppo, constantly facing the threat of car bombs and air raids. Last Men in Aleppo is a poignant portrayal of the human cost of war, capturing the devastating impact on innocent civilians and the tireless efforts of those who strive to bring hope and relief amid chaos and destruction.

Background to Danger is a suspenseful film that takes place during the height of World War II. The story follows an American agent who becomes entangled in a web of espionage and danger as he attempts to uncover a Nazi plot. With twists and turns at every corner, the protagonist must navigate through a treacherous world of spies, assassins, and media manipulation to prevent a catastrophic event.

Aleppo. Notatki z ciemnosci (2014) is a gripping documentary that captures the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience of the people of Aleppo during the Syrian revolution. Through personal stories and on-the-ground footage, the film sheds light on the devastating consequences of war and the indomitable human spirit.

The biopic of 19th century Syrian scholar Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi who battled against the injustice in Syria during the downfall of the Ottoman Empire. His efforts actually managed to overthrow the Ottoman viceroy. However, he was banished to Cairo, only to continue his fight there.

Written in the 10th century, the Aleppo Codex is the most ancient copy of the Jewish Bible. It had been kept in the Syrian town of Aleppo for centuries and was smuggled in the 1950s to Israel, where it was revealed that 200 pages had gone missing. A cheese merchant, a murdered antiques dealer, Mossad agents and Israel’s second president are all implicated in the decades-long mystery. This gripping documentary is an attempt to find the lost pages as well as the soul of the once unified Aleppian Jewish community.