Dounia et la princesse d'Alep

2022 [FRENCH]

Action / Animation / Family

4
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 229 229

Plot summary

Forced to leave Syria because of the war, Dounia and her grandparents go in search of a new safe haven. As she traverses the world in search of asylum, Dounia draws strength from the wisdom of the ancient world, brought to light by her grandmother's magic nigella seeds.

Director

André Kadi Photo
André Kadi

Top cast

Mustapha Aramis Photo
Mustapha Aramis as Djwann
Elza Mardirossian Photo
Elza Mardirossian as Téta Mouné
Naïm Jeanbart Photo
Naïm Jeanbart as (voice)
Rahaf Ataya Photo
Rahaf Ataya as Dounia
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649.52 MB
1280*720
French 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   bg   cz   hr   hu   mk   pl   ro   sl   sr  
25 fps
1 hr 10 min
Seeds 3
1.29 GB
1920*1080
French 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   bg   cz   hr   hu   mk   pl   ro   sl   sr  
25 fps
1 hr 10 min
Seeds 9

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by elisedaniaud 10 / 10

A lovely tale about Aleppo and Syria

"Dounia and the princess of Aleppo" is a fantastic tribute to Aleppo, Syria and its inhabitants by Aleppo-born artist Marya Zarif. It is a must-see to understand Syria but also the whole Middle-East. The film is subtle, deep and poetic. It contains beautiful references to Arabic music, history, arts and culture, and depicts in detail the daily life of the people before the beginning of the revolution and the war. This movie allows people to get a emotional impression of Aleppo, as if they were walking in its narrow streets full of jasmine. It is also a great way to start some deep conversations with children regarding the reality of our contemporary world where civilians have to face war, violence, displacement and migration.
Reviewed by pnzbjrrjm 10 / 10

A story to dive as deep as you are ready to go to meet with yourself...

An amazing movie for all ages about love, the only way to go through life, dealing and growing from all the experiences we face... You can enjoy this beautifully laid out movie or go deeper and connect it with your own experience... as this story is about life and love which we all relate to.It s your choice to stay in the shallows or explore the depth of your own life.Dounia s story mirrors situations thrown at us and to which we can react to by taking responsibility, being hopeful and creative to flip it in a positive way and grow or, play the victim.It takes courage to find the silver lining, it takes courage to share a personal experience on the big screen giving us all a chance to relate and grow.Thanks a lot Marya!
Reviewed by sherry_j-45037 10 / 10

Beautiful, devastating, and hopeful.

This is one of the most impactful films I've watched, especially with everything going on around the world at this time.By showing the devastations of war through the eyes of a child, it made me more aware of these issues and my appreciation of everything I've been blessed with - especially my parents and their sacrifices.I found the visuals beautiful, voice acting spot on, and appreciated the cultural traditions shown through the foods, poetry, and music.Whether you want to learn more about what these experiences are like for a family, or simply improve your own appreciation for life, I think this is a must watch for anyone - from any country or any race.
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