MTV Documentary Films’ DEATH WITHOUT MERCY To Debut on Paramount+ on Feb. 6
An Unflinching Look At The Human Cost Of the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake Premiere to Commemorate the Second Anniversary of the Fatal Event
[New York, NY- January 29 2025] MTV Documentary Films’ Death Without Mercy directed by renowned Syrian-born Academy Award ®nominee Waad Al-Kateab ( FOR SAMA), is set to debut Thursday, February 6th on Paramount+ with Showtime. The powerful film coincides with the second anniversary of the tragic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023, a catastrophe that claimed over 55,000 lives and left a profound impact on the region.
Death Without Mercy follows the harrowing journey of two Syrian families over ten days in the aftermath of the earthquake. As they search for their missing loved ones and try to make sense of the event, the film reveals unsettling truths about corruption, governmental negligence, and the systemic failures that exacerbated the disaster’s impact. Through intimate first-hand survivor footage from under the rubble interwoven with television news reports, social media interaction, and closed circuit tv and drone footage, the film is at once a moving testament to human dignity and a heartfelt tribute to the lives that have been lost in this catastrophic event.
“With Death Without Mercy , I wanted to honor the resilience and humanity of those affected by the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake,” says director Al-Kateab. “This film is a testament to their courage, grief, and unwavering determination to hold onto hope in the face of unimaginable loss. Through their stories, I hope to inspire awareness, accountability, and a commitment to ensuring that no community suffers such preventable devastation again.”
Premiering at the prestigious Sheffield Doc Festival, Death Without Mercy has garnered acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of a humanitarian crisis. The film serves as a vital record of the human experience in the wake of this tragedy and acts as a crucial reminder of the importance of humanitarian response and accountability as the world reflects on the devastating consequences of natural disasters.
Death Without Mercy is produced by Lawrence Elman, Hasan Kattan, Ben De Pear, Sophie Daniel. The film is executive produced by Sheila Nevins, Nina L. Diaz, and Liza Burnett Fefferman for MTV Documentary Films. The film is edited by Agnieszka Liggett with cinematography by Fadi Alhalabi.
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Originally published at http://behindtherabbitproductions.wordpress.com on January 29, 2025.
