Coma

At a glance

Coma, is a 2015 Lebanese movie, directed by Sara Fattahi. with a runtime of 97 minutes.

Overview

Coma is a Syrian drama film that unfolds within the intimate world of three generations of women from a single family living together under one roof in Damascus during wartime. The film weaves seamlessly between past and present, observing in fine detail the ways in which age and personal history separate the women even as proximity binds them. They share painful experiences and search for meaning amid the devastation of the surrounding conflict, while Damascus itself — their constant reference point — slowly shuts down around them. A lyrical, quietly devastating portrait of how war erodes not just cities, but the inner lives of those who endure it.

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