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The Will to Survive is Reflected in the Syrian Cinema

Bassil Al-Khateeb

Bassil Al-Khateeb Source: Bassil Al-Khateeb

For a country that's been at war for the past six years, it may come as a surprise that Syria still has a film industry. Director & Film Maker Bassil Al-Khateeb speaks to SBS Arabic24 about the challenges film makers face on daily basis to produse a film that shows the Syrians struggle and strong will to live & survive.



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