A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile

Friday, July 24 - Thursday, July 30, 2015

An online flirtation becomes a case of international intrigue in this real-life love story-cum-political thriller. Over several months, Sandra in Montreal and Syrian-American blogger Amina grow close. When Amina disappears in the 2011 uprising, Sandra crosses the globe to find her. But the search soon takes an unexpected turn, unraveling the ethics and consequences of our virtual connections.

• Country Canada
• Language In Arabic, English and French with English subtitles
• Rating NR
• Running Time 85 minutes
• Director Sophie Deraspe

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