Road to Istanbul

April 22nd 2016
Poster
When the police inform her that Elodie, her 20-year-old only daughter, is on her way to join the Islamic State established between Syria and Iraq, Elisabeth’s life is turned upside down. She is in shock and cannot understand this decision, as this war is not theirs. Elisabeth manages to get back in touch with Elodie, but she is quickly overwhelmed by this young woman she no longer recognizes. Alone in her struggle, she decides to go to Syria to find her daughter and convince her to return with her to Belgium. Will mother and daughter be able to find each other and understand each other?

Production

Tessalit, France télévisions, Canopé

Distribution

Arte France

International sales

Elle Driver

Award(s)

Berlin film festival 2016
Panorama selection