Al Basha

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Al Basha, is a Syrian movie, directed by Ghasan Shmit. with a runtime of 65 minutes.

Overview

Al Basha is an Arabic historical drama that chronicles the Syrian resistance against French occupation, centering on Sultan Pasha al-Atrash, the legendary leader who commanded the revolutionary movement. The film traces his life and struggle alongside his fellow Syrian revolutionaries, capturing the human dimension behind the historical record. Through close attention to the social and environmental world that surrounded al-Atrash, the film builds a portrait of a man inseparable from his cause — and of the collective determination that ultimately drove the push for liberation. It is both a tribute to a national hero and a vivid evocation of Syria's anticolonial struggle.

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