Little Gandhi

This feature documentary follows the life of iconic Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar, who became internationally known as "Little Gandhi" for his initiative of facing down violent government security forces with flowers and bottles of water, inspiring millions of people worldwide. Matar's brutal torture and death at the age of 26 outraged the international community and erupted into one of the most violent crisis in modern history. The film was made to build a better understanding of what the Syrian Revolution is all about and what it stands for. To unveil the truth about the Syrian heroes who first initiated a movement for societal change several years before the Arab Spring. The immensely valuable footage of the film Little Gandhi was shot under siege and smuggled out of the country. (HBO Europe)