The Cave follows the story of Syrian doctor Amani Ballour as she stays behind in the Al-Ghota region on the outskirts of Damascus. The documentary is a harrowing on-the-ground look at the doctors dealing with constant bombings from warplanes. The whirring sound of warplanes is a constant feature. To protect against the bombings, the doctors have built an underground cave tunnel system for the patients.
This is a powerful film that shows the result of a government attacking its own people. Every time the camera cuts to an exterior shot, and I see hollowed out buildings and rubble, I have to remind myself that it's not a post-apocalyptic fictional set, but rather real life. The documentary shows the resilience of the doctors, peppered in with light moments of humanity - them celebrating Amani's birthday, or cooking. It is a powerful film.
This is a powerful film that shows the result of a government attacking its own people. Every time the camera cuts to an exterior shot, and I see hollowed out buildings and rubble, I have to remind myself that it's not a post-apocalyptic fictional set, but rather real life. The documentary shows the resilience of the doctors, peppered in with light moments of humanity - them celebrating Amani's birthday, or cooking. It is a powerful film.