Last Men in Aleppo
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Last Men in Aleppo

7.0 / 10 2017 1h 41mNR Danish
Documentary

Storyline

A searing example of boots-on-the-ground reportage follows the efforts of the internationally recognized White Helmets, an organization consisting of ordinary citizens who are the first to rush towards military strikes and attacks in the hope of saving lives. Incorporating moments of both heart-pounding suspense and improbable beauty, the documentary draws us into the lives of three of its founders — Khaled, Subhi, and Mahmoud — as they grapple with the chaos around them and struggle with an ever-present dilemma: do they flee or stay and fight for their country?

Cast & Crew

KU

Khaled Umar Harah

Lead
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Batul

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Steen Johannessen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Last Men in Aleppo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker