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Spotlight, a Syrian social series, presents separate stories in various drama and comedy episodes of public life, and critically sheds light on political differences in Syria. The series has been airing since 2001 and consists of 15 parts
The series revolves around Erwa, a 40-year-old television writer, whose story begins on the night of Baghdad's fall, to show the historical events and political turns that have occurred from 2003 until now.
A historical epic that goes back to the horrifying days of the Ottoman Empire and accompanies four Arab college students in their revolt against the Sultanate’s tyranny.
Events of the series take place in a poor neighborhood, shedding light on the lives of its people, especially the life of an illegitimate young man who makes every effort to be helpful to others.
Tucked away in the Syrian mountains, the fictional village of Umm al-Tanafs al-Fawqa has been completely bypassed by modern technology — and its simple, warm-hearted residents have no idea what they're missing. Each episode follows their hilarious attempts to navigate life's big and small dramas with nothing but common sense, stubbornness and each other. A gentle, sharp satire that uses village innocence as a mirror for modern society's complications — described by many viewers as the greatest Arab comedy ever made.
The events takes place in the village of (Al-Kharba), near Al-Suwayda Governorate, as it highlights the lives of two families living in the village within a comedic framework.
A documentary film about Syria with its diverse civilizations and history. Where the hero of the film gets lost between his questions about history, culture, and identity, and his attempts to see the story of Syrian history. In the film, the narrator takes us on a journey through Syrian history that diversifies into five basic civilizational shifts, from the agricultural revolution to writing and the emergence of cities to trade until the advent of Christianity and up to the cultural achievement of Islamic civilization.
A contemporary social series that takes place in Damascus, and deals with the subject of doubt in the human being when some of its constants in life are shaken.
A Syrian family — warm, funny and profoundly ordinary — finds itself facing the impossible choice millions of Syrians faced: stay in a home torn apart by war, or pack up everything and leave. They choose to go. But the road out proves just as punishing as what they left behind, with each episode delivering a new obstacle, a new heartbreak and a new reason to laugh through the tears. From the creator of Lost Village — tragicomedy at its most human.
The series manifest the lives of war veterans, and addresses subjects such as love, hope and life after war. There is also the ugly side of war such as organ trafficking and arms dealing.
Naji Saeed is a ruthless Damascus businessman who built his empire by climbing over everyone beneath him. When Nader — desperate and naive — walks into his orbit seeking money, he finds there's no clean way back out. A Syrian social drama that traces how class, greed and moral compromise trap people in invisible prisons long before any actual bars appear. Starring Bassam Kousa, Bassem Yakhour and Sulafa Mimar. Directed by Allaith Hajjo.
A businessman lives obsessed with fear of the men surrounding his beautiful wife. He imposed a siege on her, pushing her to seek divorce from him and threatening to kill her. When narrowed by all the ways and means to get rid of him, she commits suicide by jumping into the ocean during a cruise. However, we can see her again in Egypt, where she begins a new life with a new name. Will the game of death end without death?
Ammo Najeeb, a respectable elder is hopeful to reunite with his family. After suffering a health episode, he travels to Lebanon to live among his children, who are living a lifestyle that pleases no one whatsoever!
A comedy that revolves around a number of people who normally won't be able to stay in one place as fate forces them together when they all get stranded on an island. Forced to come together to survive, they resolve to pick one of them as a leader
The series tells the real events of the life of Imam Muhammad al-Shafi'i, and the difficulties he faced while trying to spread his message.
After risking his life to pull a teenager from the clutches of a fatal fire, a middle-aged man becomes a local hero – only to find himself amidst an inevitable power battle against a cunning thug.
a middle-class family whose lives are turned upside down after a small detail about their bathroom faucet leads to a series of miseries and tangled relationships
Short feature film produced with the support of the European Union. The film deals with the story of a woman who gives birth to her child in exceptional circumstances where the birth is done with the help of her husband, because there are no other health conditions due to the siege imposed on their neighborhood. All that has performed a clear contrast between death by a sniper’s bullet and the birth of a new child with new hope of life.
"The Imam's Message" is a historical film inspired by the series that aired during Ramadan 2023. It chronicles the illustrious life of Imam Muhammad al-Shafi'i, his journey in spreading his knowledge and messages, and the challenges and difficulties he faced. Media Hub - Saadi Gohar has reworked the film with new editing and distinctive cinematic touches to mark the Prophet's birthday, building on the series' tremendous success.
