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Purple Sea

5.820211h 7mMovieDocumentary

Made from images filmed by the Syrian artist Amel Alzakout after the boat on which she was fleeing Syria sank off the coast of Lesbos, Purple Sea reports on the moment in which the co-director and the other passengers are floating in the…

DirectorsAmel Alzakout·Khaled Abdulwahed
WritersKhaled Abdulwahed·Amel Alzakout
ProducersAlex Gerbaulet·Ines Meier

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GuideDocGuideDocTrue StoryTrue Story
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Amel Alzakout

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Amel Alzakout
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Purple Sea — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Purple Sea?

Purple Sea is streaming on GuideDoc and True Story in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Purple Sea on Netflix?

No, Purple Sea is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and True Story.

Is Purple Sea on Amazon Prime Video?

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Purple Sea is available on GuideDoc and True Story in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.