The Cord

At a glance

The Cord, is a 2018 Syrian movie, directed by Allaith Hajjo, and starring Nancy Khoury, Yazan Khalil, Dhoha Al-Dabes. with a runtime of 20 minutes.

Overview

Al-Habl Al-Siri (The Cord) is a short feature film produced with support from the European Union that captures an extraordinarily human moment under the most difficult of circumstances. With their neighborhood under siege and no medical facilities accessible, a woman gives birth to her child with only her husband's help. The film draws a stark and deeply moving contrast between the arrival of new life and the constant threat of a sniper's bullet just beyond their walls. Through minimal dialogue and powerful imagery, the film speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the stubborn persistence of hope in the midst of conflict and war.

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