Within the old city of Damascus, as modernization changes the familiar landscape of the ancient town, so the danger that these stories, cherished and passed down through generations, will vanish amidst the rubble and disruption of the new city taking shape…
There’s a rich tradition of storytelling in Syria, fables passed from grandparents to grandchildren, filled with colorful imagery. Associated with 1001 Nights, the storytelling in this film explores aspects of reality and fantasy and mixes them. Within the old city of Damascus, as modernisation changes the familiar landscape of the ancient town, so the danger exists that these stories, cherished and passed down through generations, will vanish amidst the rubble and disruption of the new city taking shape...
Film Credits
Directors: Soudade Kaadan
Producers: Aljazeera Documentary Channel
Photography: Karim Ghorayeb
Editing: Soudade Kaadan-Shaza Awada
Sound: Malaz Mhnna
Music: Nareg Abajian
Production Company: Aljazeera Documentary Channel
Awards
Winner of MUHR ARAB DOCUMENTARY/ the second prize
Details
Orginal Title: Saqf Dimashq Wa Hykayat Al Jannah
Subtitles: Yes
Voiceover: Yes
Country: Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic
Language: Arabic
Length: 52 min
Colour: Yes
Watch trailer
Have you seen this film? If you want to share your thoughts post a comment below