The White Helmets

An urgent, heartbreaking look at ordinary people risking everything to save lives amid relentless destruction.

Directed by

Orlando von Einsiedel

Genres

Documentary, War

Starring

Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar

Tagline

To save a life is to save all of humanity.

Overview

As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, grief, trauma

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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