Escape from Raqqa 2019
In *Escape from Raqqa* (2019), director Emmanuel Hamon crafts a gripping drama-thriller set against the harrowing backdrop of ISIS-controlled Raqqa in 2015.
Director: Emmanuel Hamon
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Escape from Raqqa* (2019) about?
*Escape from Raqqa* follows a mother who travels to Syria to join ISIS with her young son, only to realize the horrors of life under extremist rule. Her husband, Sylvain, risks everything to orchestrate a dangerous extraction mission to bring them back. The film blends personal drama with the brutal realities of war.
Who directed *Escape from Raqqa*?
Emmanuel Hamon directed *Escape from Raqqa* (2019), bringing a gripping, tension-filled approach to this intense survival drama.
Who stars in *Escape from Raqqa*?
The film features Swann Arlaud as Sylvain, Finnegan Oldfield in a key supporting role, alongside Jisca Kalvanda, Kassem Al Khoja, and Charles Berling.
Is *Escape from Raqqa* (2019) worth watching?
As a tense drama-thriller, *Escape from Raqqa* delivers compelling performances and a gripping narrative that keeps viewers on edge. Its blend of personal stakes and geopolitical tension makes it a standout, even if it's not a light watch. Fans of intense survival stories will find it particularly gripping.
How long is *Escape from Raqqa*?
*Escape from Raqqa* runs for 103 minutes.
About Escape from Raqqa (2019) — A harrowing thriller of survival and rescue in ISIS-controlled Syria
In *Escape from Raqqa* (2019), director Emmanuel Hamon crafts a gripping drama-thriller set against the harrowing backdrop of ISIS-controlled Raqqa in 2015. The film follows Faustine, a young mother who travels to Syria with her son to join ISIS, only to find herself trapped in a nightmarish existence. As she confronts the brutal reality of life under extremist rule, her husband Sylvain, helpless and desperate, devises a perilous rescue mission to bring his family home. With stunning cinematography and raw emotional intensity, Hamon explores themes of survival, moral dilemma, and the devastating consequences of extremism.
The story unfolds with relentless suspense as Sylvain and his allies navigate impossible odds to infiltrate Raqqa, a city under siege by both militant forces and coalition bombings. The film's atmosphere is thick with tension, blending personal tragedy with the broader chaos of war. Starring Swann Arlaud as Sylvain and Finnegan Oldfield as a key ally, *Escape from Raqqa* delivers a powerful, thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.