City of Ghosts (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Matthew Heineman |
| Produced by | Matthew Heineman |
| Cinematography | Matthew Heineman |
| Edited by | Matthew Hamachek Matthew Heineman Pax Wassermann |
| Music by | Jackson Greenberg H. Scott Salinas |
Production company | Our Time Projects |
| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Arabic |
City of Ghosts is a 2017 American documentary film about the Syrian media activist group Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently, directed by Matthew Heineman.
Release
The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. It was subsequently acquired by Amazon in a $2 million deal.[2]
It was shown on the film festival circuit at festivals like Tribeca Film Festival.[3]
The film was released theatrically by Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms[4] and IFC Films on July 14, 2017.[5]
Reception
City of Ghosts received critical acclaim upon release. The film in July 2017 had a 100% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on fifteen reviews, with an average score of 9.1/10.[6] On Metacritic, it holds a rating of 86/100, based on thirty one reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[7] Charlie Phillips of The Guardian gave the film five stars and called it "the definitive contemporary documentary about the tragedy of Syria."[8]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Doc/Fest Awards | June 2017 | Grand Jury Award[9] | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Greenwich International Film Festival | June 2017 | Best Social Impact Film[10] | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Sundance Film Festival | 2017 | Candescent Award[11] | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Sundance Film Festival | January 28, 2017 | Grand Jury Prize – US Documentary | Matthew Heineman | Nominated |
| CPH:Dox | March 26, 2017 | Audience Award | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Docville | March 30, 2017 | Jury Award Best Conscience Documentary | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Dallas International Film Festival | April 10, 2017 | Silver Heart Award | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Montclair Film Festival | May 7, 2017 | Special Jury Prize for Direction | Matthew Heineman | Won |
| Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | December 8, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Seattle International Film Festival | June 11, 2017 | Golden Space Needle Award | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
| Munich Film Festival | June 24, 2017 | Fritz-Gerlich Prize | Matthew Heineman | Won |
| Jerusalem Film Festival | June 22, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Galway Film Fleadh | July 17, 2017 | Best Human Rights Feature | City of Ghosts | Won |
| Critics Choice Documentary Awards | November 2, 2017 | Best Director, Best Documentary | Matthew Heineman | Nominated |
| International Documentary Association Awards | December 9, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
| International Documentary Association | September 12, 2017 | Courage Under Fire Award | Matthew Heineman | Won |
| North Texas Film Critics Association | December 6, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | December 10, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
| St. Louis Film Critics Association | December 10, 2017 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | January 20, 2018 | Best Documentary | City of Ghosts | Nominated |
References
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (January 22, 2017). "'City of Ghosts': Film Review | Sundance 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "Amazon Acquires ISIS Documentary 'City of Ghosts' – Sundance 2017". January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ "City of Ghosts | 2017 Tribeca Film Festival". Tribecafilm.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "A&E IndieFilms Documentary "City of Ghosts" To Premiere October 2 On A&E | News - A&E". Aetv.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Erbland, Kate. "Film Acquisitions Rundown, Week of March 6 | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "City of Ghosts (2017) – Rotten Tomatoes". Fandango. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ "City of Ghosts (2017) Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Charlie (January 27, 2017). "City of Ghosts review: could be the definitive Syria documentary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ "Archive » "City of Ghosts," "Unrest" take Sheffield Doc/Fest Awards". Realscreen. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "GIFF Makes an Impact, Especially With Women". Greenwichsentinel.com. June 9, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Dave McNary (January 19, 2017). "Sundance: Documentary 'City of Ghosts' Wins Candescent Award (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety". Variety.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
