Little Gandhi Explained

Little Gandhi
Director:	Sam Kadi
Producer:	Sam Kadi
Music:	James Stonehouse
Editing:	Carl Ballou
Runtime:	93 minutes
Country:	Syria
Language:	Arabic

Little Gandhi is a 2016 Syrian documentary film directed by Sam Kadi. It was selected as the Syrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.^[1] It was the first time Syria had sent a film for consideration for the Best Foreign Language film.^[2]

Synopsis

A documentary film about the life of Syrian activist Ghiath Matar, whose advocacy for nonviolent protest gave him the nickname "Little Gandhi".

See also

• List of submissions to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• List of Syrian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oscars: 92 Films Submitted in Foreign-Language Category . Kilday . Gregg . . 5 October 2017 . 5 October 2017.
2. Web site: 92 Countries in Competition in for 2017 Foreign Language Film Oscar . Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . 5 October 2017 . 5 October 2017.