Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge (2014)
Two similar paintings filmed in detail. The original depicts the French colonial overlord, the copy the Syrian resistance leader who fought the French. A fascinating story highlights the discrepancy concerning specific choices and questions about the colonial past and how we deal with it are brought sharply into focus.
Director: Lawrence Abu Hamdan
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Screenplay
Music: Abdou Moussa
Editing: Noah Angell
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge about?
- Two similar paintings filmed in detail. The original depicts the French colonial overlord, the copy the Syrian resistance leader who fought the French. A fascinating story highlights the discrepancy concerning specific choices and questions about the colonial past and how we deal with it are brought sharply into focus.
- Who directed Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge?
- Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge was directed by Lawrence Abu Hamdan.
- How long is Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge?
- Double-Take: Leader of the Syrian Revolution Commanding a Charge has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).