Checkpoint

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Checkpoint, is a 2022 Egyptian movie, directed by Taim Karesly. with a runtime of 58 minutes.

Overview

Checkpoint is a lyrical documentary filmed by Waref Abu Quba before he was forced to flee Damascus, his hometown. Drawing on the poetic observations of Palestinian literary giant Mahmoud Darwish, the film serves as a deeply personal homage to the ancient Syrian capital — its streets, its light, its spirit. Shot with the urgency of someone aware that time is running out, it blends visual poetry with the ache of inevitable exile. A rare and moving document that preserves the soul of Damascus at a pivotal historical moment.

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