The Cave
For the past eight years, the war in Syria has brought death and destruction to millions. Civilians live in constant fear of missile or chemical weapon attacks; for many, safety is found in an underground hospital known as The Cave. In this hidden expanse of tunnels, four female doctors serve alongside their male counterparts in roles that would be unthinkable in the deeply sexist culture that exists above. This moving and artistic film tells a story of strength, compassion, and hope like no other, bringing to light the horrors of a war raging worlds away. Introduction by Kirsten Gelsdorf (UVA)
Date
Saturday, October 26
Time
4:00 PM
Location
PVCC Dickinson Center
Film Info
Director: Feras Fayyad
Runtime: 95 min.
Genre: Documentaries, International
Year: 2019
Country: Syria, Denmark, Germany, USA, Qatar
Language: Arabic, English
Accessibility: Subtitles
Featuring: Dr. Amani Ballour, Samaher, Dr. Salim Namour, Dr. Alaa