Republic of Silence
Genres
Overview
They grew up in the land of dictators and surveillance, where images are censored, photos are burned, thoughts are discreet, and mouths are kept shut. They grew up in Syria.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
181 min
Release Date
2022-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
9
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