The Translator
2021•1h 45m•
★5.7(9 ratings)
Thriller
Overview
A Syrian exile living in Australia returns when his brother is taken into custody by the Assad regime in 2011.
Director
Anas KhalafWriters
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A Syrian exile living in Australia returns when his brother is taken into custody by the Assad regime in 2011.
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The original title is "المترجم" (AR).
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
It was a co-production between: Belgium, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America, France, Switzerland.
The film was directed by Anas Khalaf.
The screenplay was written by Rana Kazkaz.
The score was composed by Thomas Couzinier.
Cinematography was handled by Éric Devin.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt10691828.
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Average
9 votes
المترجم
Released
R
العربية, English
Belgium, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America, France, Switzerland
