# The White Helmets (2016)

> Amid the Syrian Civil War, volunteer rescuers risk their lives to pull survivors from bombed buildings and offer hope to those left behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/278789

## Facts

- Runtime: 40 min
- Genres: Documentary, War
- Director: Orlando von Einsiedel
- Cast: Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar, Raed Saleh
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6073176/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, urgent, compassionate, human rights awareness, documentary night

## Synopsis

In the midst of a devastating civil war, a group of brave volunteers fights to save lives amidst the chaos.

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