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Documentary  •  2020  •  76 min

Far from Bashar (2020)

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Far from Bashar (2020)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Positive
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

Far from Bashar follows a Syrian refugee family navigating life in Montreal after fleeing Bashar al-Assad's regime, reflecting on displacement, family, and resilience. The film earns its 'Leans Progressive' label through its critique of authoritarianism and its compassionate portrayal of a trans woman central to the story. Focusing on the human cost of war and the immigration experience, it underscores themes of dignity and social justice, while maintaining a strong emphasis on traditional family values and cultural identity in the diaspora.

Starring Cast

Adnan Al-Mhamied  •   Basmah Issa

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The film critiques authoritarian rule and highlights the human cost of political oppression, focusing on the plight of refugees and their search for freedom and safety, which aligns with humanitarian and social justice values.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a diverse cast by focusing on the story of a Syrian refugee, inherently bringing non-mainstream characters to the forefront. The narrative centers on the individual's experience of displacement and building a new life, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes overtly central to its message beyond the inherent subject matter.

Secondary

Trans: Positive
Confidence: Medium

The documentary 'Far from Bashar' features Basmah Issa, a trans woman, as a central character, exploring her life as a Syrian refugee in Montreal. The film portrays her with dignity and empathy, focusing on her experiences and her loving relationship with Adnan. It frames obstacles as external challenges rather than inherent to her trans identity, affirming the worth of trans lives and love.

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

Far from Bashar centers on a married Syrian couple and their four children who maintain a close-knit household while adapting to life in Montreal and staying emotionally connected to relatives affected by the war back home.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film follows a Syrian refugee family whose Islamic faith is portrayed as a source of strength, identity, and resilience amidst their displacement and struggles. The narrative frames their adherence to faith with respect and empathy.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Far from Bashar is a documentary that chronicles the arduous journey of a Syrian refugee in Montreal attempting to bring his wife and children to Canada from Jordan. The film's narrative is exclusively focused on the themes of family reunification, displacement, and the complexities of the immigration system. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's scope.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary centered on real individuals, Adnan Al-Mhamied and Basmah Issa, who portray themselves. There are no fictional characters from source material or historical figures whose established gender is altered in their on-screen portrayal.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary featuring real individuals, Adnan Al-Mhamied and Basmah Issa, portraying themselves. There are no fictional characters with pre-established racial identities from source material or history that could be subject to a race swap.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.3
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N/A

Critic Ratings

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