Portrait of a Revolting City – Movie Review

In the heart of Syria, stirred by the spirit of revolution and the quest for freedom, the documentary film “Portrait of a Revolting City” paints a vivid picture of Al-Qusayr—a city that rose in defiance against oppression and tyranny. Amid the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab Spring, we find ourselves witnessing the narrative of a city determined to author its own history through civil disobedience against repression.

The film offers a meticulous observation and epic scenes, entering the heart of Al-Qusayr to reveal the raw reality of the lives of its inhabitants under bombardment and siege. It reflects the diverse human aspects of resistance by chronicling the daily routines of residents who have become heroes through their willpower and determination to remain free in their homeland.