Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo (2023)

Name: Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure
Released: 2023
Duration: 72 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Rahaf Ataya, Elza Mardirossian, Manuel Tadros, Raïa Haïdar, Marya Zarif

1h 12m Canada, France

Animation Family Adventure

Plot

Fleeing the turmoil of war-torn Syria, Dounia and her grandparents embark on a quest for safety and stability. Their journey takes them across various landscapes, where Dounia finds solace and resilience through the ancient wisdom passed down by her grandmother, particularly through the enchanting magic of nigella seeds. As they navigate the challenges of seeking asylum, the bond with her family and the lessons from the past empower Dounia to face the uncertainties of their new life.

Cast

Rahaf Ataya Elza Mardirossian Manuel Tadros Raïa Haïdar Marya Zarif Mohsen El Gharbi Naïm Jeanbart Mustapha Aramis Martin Watier Anne-Marie Levasseur Salim Hammad Natalie Tannous Houssam Ataya Irlande Côté Hélène També-Tahan