17-25 Oct 2026
33rd Edition, Sibiu
18-25 Oct 2026
33rd Edition, Sibiu

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DocShort
Pachet DocShort 2
The Orchards
Antoine Chapon / Franța / 2025 / 25 minute
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The Orchards
In the recent Syrian war, the Basateen al-Razi neighborhood of Damascus was destroyed. Through the stories of two former residents of the neighborhood, who guide us among the ruins, we are introduced to two cities: the one that was irreversibly destroyed and exists only in their memory, and the ruins — for neither they nor reconstruction will ever bring back that human ecosystem.
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Film Details

Ten years after the Syrian revolution, destruction continues to turn entire neighborhoods into ruins. Among them is Basateen al-Razi, once a lively place, now demolished by the regime. The film follows the stories of two former residents as they recall the details of daily life, their community, and memories of home. Forced reconstruction does not just mean losing homes but also the disappearance of identity and collective memory. Through their voices, the film portrays resistance through memory and the fragility of everyday life in the face of political power.
Director
Antoine Chapon
Producer
Julien Graff, Thomas Hakim
Production House
Editor
Sound
Simon Apostolou, Ryo Baldet
Cinematographer
Juliette Barrat
Press Kit

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