Tunisian film depicts story of mother whose son joins terrorists in Syria

The humanitarian consequences of the war being waged on Syria have been dealt with in a film directed by the Tunisian Director Rida al-Bahi.

The film entitled ‘Aleppo Flower’ depicts the story of a Tunisian mother trying to bring back her son to Tunisia after he joined terrorists fighting in Syria. It shows how the war destroys dreams and ambitions of the family.

The famous actress Hend Sabry plays the role of the Tunisian mother in the film, which also sheds light on real stories in the Arab countries after the eruption of the so-called the ‘Arab spring’.

The film scenes were shot in Tunisia and Lebanon with the participation of several Syrian and Tunisian stars.

Basma Qaddour