A Syrian Love Story

Heartbreaking portrait of a marriage unravelling

The couple, who met in prison, became the subjects of what first seemed like a conventional political documentary. Then, after Raghda’s release, this remarkable film turned into something else. Shot over five years, it became a heartbreaking portrait of a marriage unravelling. It is testament to the trust the subjects place in McAllister that they allow him to document their most intimate, vulnerable moments.

See the full review by Geoffrey McNab on The Independent website