Little Gandhi
Little Gandhi is a 2016 Syrian documentary film directed by Sam Kadi. It was selected as the Syrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1] It was the first time Syria had sent a film for consideration for the Best Foreign Language film.[2]
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| Directed by | Sam Kadi |
| Produced by | Sam Kadi |
| Written by | Sam Kadi |
| Music by | James Stonehouse |
| Edited by | Carl Ballou |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Syria |
| Language | Arabic |
Synopsis
A documentary film about the life of Syrian activist Ghiath Matar, whose advocacy for nonviolent protest gave him the nickname "Little Gandhi".
gollark: I'm mostly going because, well, social expectations to some extent, but also I can learn cool things, avoid having to actually get a job for some time (and presumably attain more money when I am to), and do fun university things of some kind™.
gollark: Not really, I'm just really easily distracted.
gollark: Oh yes, that is true actually.
gollark: This is empirically false given graduate income statistics.
gollark: Their course *is* substantially cooler-sounding than the other ones.
See also
- List of submissions to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Syrian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- Kilday, Gregg (5 October 2017). "Oscars: 92 Films Submitted in Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- "92 Countries in Competition in for 2017 Foreign Language Film Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
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