Talal Derki returns to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. His camera focuses on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up in an Islamic Caliphate.
Directed by Talal Derki
indoctrination
al qaeda
syrian civil war
radical islam
documentary
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3.8 / 5
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Talal Derki
Director
Talal Derki
Co-Producer
Eva Kemme
Producer
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Executive Producer
Jenny Raskin
Executive Producer
Dan Cogan
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
11 reviews
Bray
8.0★ · 09/25/24
Very critical perspective Derki is brave
Very critical perspective Derki is brave
Jack Dearden
9.8★ · 09/02/23
This is still one of my favorite docs it hits such a hard middle point and it's such a great observation slice of life.
The kids conversation about school and sharia camp is beautiful.
“When will you follow”
“When will you come back”
This is still one of my favorite docs it hits such a hard middle point and it's such a great observation slice of life.
The kids conversation about school and sharia camp is beautiful.
“When will you follow”
“When will you come back”
Robin Hellgren
8.0★ · 05/07/22
Managed to find the original version of this after seeing the heavily edited version on Netflix.
It’s a raw and honest peek into the life of a radical Islamist family. I like how it gives nuance and insight into their reality without adding much in terms of western values. It’s insane to think how different a life can be just a few hundred miles away.
Managed to find the original version of this after seeing the heavily edited version on Netflix.
It’s a raw and honest peek into the life of a radical Islamist family. I like how it gives nuance and insight into their reality without adding much in terms of western values. It’s insane to think how different a life can be just a few hundred miles away.
Robin Hellgren
Watched the cut down version on Netflix (55 mins instead of 99!) so will skip review on this until I can see the full edit.
Watched the cut down version on Netflix (55 mins instead of 99!) so will skip review on this until I can see the full edit.
Kelsea Denney
6.6★ · 02/23/19
One of the hardest films I've ever watched in my life. But worth it?
One of the hardest films I've ever watched in my life. But worth it?
