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Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the sea in their lifejackets, waiting to be rescued. Her voice-over accompanies this extremely poignant experience.

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What is Purple Sea (2021) about?

Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the sea in their lifejackets, waiting to be rescued. Her voice-over accompanies this extremely poignant experience.

Who stars in Purple Sea?

Purple Sea stars Amel Alzakout (Self - Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Amel Alzakout.

How long is Purple Sea?

Purple Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021.

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