When you watch the news on TV, there are plenty of headlines that rush past you in a blur. There seems to be no shortage of crises going on at any one time, with wars all over the world, political debates, mass shootings, etc… So much so, it’s hard to ever really drill down deep into a story to reveal the truth of what’s happening. That’s what makes films like “The Cave” so important.
As seen in the first trailer for “The Cave,” the upcoming documentary details the struggle of the people in Syria, as seen through the eyes of a young doctor that is risking her life to make sure the children in this war-torn land receive care. How does she do it? Well, as the title suggests, she has created an underground field hospital with a team of medical professionals and engineers, all working tirelessly to provide care to the people who need it most, all during the continued civil war that is happening literally above their heads.
“The Cave” comes from director Feras Fayyad, who is no stranger to awards consideration and critical acclaim. His previous film, “Last Men in Aleppo,” was nominated for the Best Documentary Oscar in 2018. Fayyad has proven himself to be quite adept at bringing light to difficult, harrowing circumstances.
“The Cave” has already been selected to have its premiere as the Opening Night selection at this year’s TIFF Docs. The film will then be released in theaters on October 18.
Here’s the synopsis:
In war-torn Syria, in a hidden underground field hospital, a female-led team of medical professionals and civilian caregivers works tirelessly to provide much- needed medical assistance to an embattled population. Last Men in Aleppo director Feras Fayyad’s new film shows this everyday courage in practice, following Dr. Amani, a 30-year-old aspiring pediatrician. Her medical studies interrupted by war, she leads a team serving the needs of Al Ghouta’s populace, battered by the Syrian civil war’s aerial bombardments and chemical warfare. An unforgettable portrait of everyday heroism, female camaraderie, the effort to mend, and the struggle for light in the dark.