Crime Scene Syria
Syria – from the brutal Assad dictatorship to the regime's collapse. A nation grappling with deep-seated trauma and the pursuit of freedom amidst an uncertain future.
Year
2025
Length
3×30 min
Director
Mathias Marx & Karl Alexander Weck
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Synopsis
The Assad dictatorship in Syria has collapsed after decades of brutal oppression and a devastating civil war, leaving the population with profound scars and widespread trauma. This documentary series follows the intertwined lives of fighters, returnees, survivors, and families as they strive to reclaim their identities and find meaning in the aftermath of their liberation. As they celebrate the end of an era, they also confront the harsh realities of a nation in ruins, grappling with loss and uncertainty. Experts offer insights into the political landscape, while the personal stories of those affected reveal the emotional complexities of freedom and the challenges that lie ahead. Amidst hope and despair, the series uncovers the struggles of a society yearning for healing and a brighter future in a country still haunted by its past.
WRITTEN AND DRECTED BY
Mathias Marx
Karl Alexander Weck
CO-DIRECTORS
Duki Dror
Dana Wolfe
Anna-Maria Velhorn
CAMERA
André Götzmann
Raman Al-Issa
Mohammad Ghannam
SOUND
Mohamed Alzamel
Naim Sultah
EDITOR
Jens Greuner
LOCAL PRODUCER
Ahmad Whebi (Libanon / Syrien)
Mohamed Alzamel (Syrien)
Bênav Mustafa (Nordostsyrien)
GRAPHICS
Studio Fritz Gnad
MUSIC
Nils Kacirek
POST-PRODUCTION
Alexander Steyer
SOUND MIX
Pierre Brand
COLORIST
Bernie Greiner
NARATOR
Emmanuel Zimmermann
ARCHIVE PRODUCER
Lena Marie Reimers
PRODUCTION MANAGER (ZDF)
Jenny Heininger
PRODUCTION MANAGERS BEETZ BROTHERS
Marcel Rechten
Lóránd Barabas
LINE PRODUCER
Ferdinand Freising
PRODUCERS
Eva Fouquet
Lena Marie Reimers
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Reinhardt Beetz
COMMISSIONING EDITORS
Martin Jabs
Martina Schindelka
Caroline Reiher
Sales & distribution
- Press kit
- Press photos