Crime Scene Syria

  • nordische filmtage

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

Crime Scene Syria
Trailer

Produced by

  • bb

Produced for

  • zdf

In association with

  • arte

In association with

  • arte

Supported by

  • mbb
  • NZ

Crime Scene Syria

  • nordische filmtage

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

Share

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

Crime Scene Syria
Trailer

Produced by

  • bb

Produced for

  • zdf

In association with

  • arte

In association with

  • arte

Supported by

  • mbb
  • NZ