As if We Were Catching a Cobra

Syria, 2012
120 min.
Arabic (subtitled)
US Premiere
Director: Hala Abdalla

Festivals & Awards:
Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012
Toronto International Film Festival 2012

Synopsis:
By questioning Egyptian and Syrian cartoonists about their experiences before and after major historic movements against despotism, the film attempts to gauge the newfound freedom that will also guarantee our future and our right of expression, and preserve us from censorship.