EXODUS Documents the Real Life and Death Journey of Thousands of Syrian Refugees
Exodus documents the journey of Syrian refugees as they cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey into Greece. In the winter of 2015, over three thousand refugees attempted this treacherous crossing everyday, all in hope of seeking asylum in the European Union. It’s a life and death gamble that they are willing to take, all for a chance at a new life away from their war-torn homeland.
Genre: 108 Believe, Documentary
Cast: Elias Matar; Ethan Bochicchio
Crew: Elias Matar
Year of production: 2016 Running time: 72 Minutes
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Elias Matar is a writer, director and producer with a unique gift for telling gritty, hard-boiled stories with heart and soul. His short film Chingaso The Clown was a big hit on the festival circuit, picking up many awards, including: The Audience Choice Award at Kevin Smith’s Movie Askew and Best Underground Film at the FAIF Film Festival. Matar‘s first feature film Ashes has been praised by fans and critics alike, winning several film festival competitions, among them: Best Horror Feature, Shriekfest 2010 and Best Director, Chicago Horror Film Festival. His film Flight of the Refugees won the Best Short Documentary at the Sedona International Film Festival. He is fully dedicated to the craft of independent filmmaking and just completed his second feature documentary Exodus.
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