DEATH WITHOUT MERCY is a poignant exploration of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023, experienced through the eyes of two Syrian families desperately searching for their loved ones in the aftermath over the course of ten harrowing days directed by Oscar® nominated director Waad Al-Kateab (FOR SAMA).
We are thrilled to announce the broadcast/streaming launch date for this moving documentary is out on the two year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023 exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime. This release is so timely not only because of the 2-year anniversary but also in light of current world events.
Director Waad Al-Kateab is not only an award-winning filmmaker, but an activist whose groundbreaking work has garnered international acclaim and sparked critical conversations about the Syrian Civil War and the human cost of conflict. Her work continues to inspire and mobilize people around the world to take action against injustice and to support those who are most vulnerable.
DEATH WITHOUT MERCY made its World Premiere at Sheffield DocFest last year, receiving strong responses and standing ovations. The film is distributed by MTV Documentary Films and is now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime.
A feature documentary that recently premiered at Sheffield DocFest, CPH:DOX, Zurich Film Festival, Heartland Film, International Film Festival Women and the World and El Gouna Film Festival Egypt.
Producers: Docsville Studios, Amc Media Production, Basement Films, East Aleppo Films, Expanded Media, MTV Documentary Films, VPRO.
Director: Waad Al-Kateab
Editor: Agnieszka Liggett
Executive Producers: Sheila Nevins, Duncan Heath, Nick Fraser, Leopold Hoesch, Barbara Truyen, Hasan Kattan, Mayar Al-Bakkar, Nina L Diaz, Liza Burnett Fefferman
Associate Producer: Ahmad Attar
Cinematographers: Fadi Alhalabi
Music By Taul Katz
Producers: Lawrence Elman, Hasan Kattan, Ben De Pear, Sophie Daniel
Archive Producer: Volkan Aran
Line Producers: Monica Mwangi
Co-Producer: Joe East