The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

The Cinema of Omar Amiralay Event Info 1960’s Syria saw the introduction of modernist and auteur cinema. This was largely thanks to the innovation of Omar Amiralay, now widely considered the godfather of Arab non-fiction film. As a backdrop to our film...
The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

Dreams of the City

Dreams of the City Event Info Mohammad Malas | 1984 | 130′ Syrian helmer Mohammad Malas’ debut fiction is widely referenced as Syrian, and the greater Arab world’s, transition into auteur cinema. Partly autobiographical, this coming-of-age, bittersweet...
The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

Looking Back to Move Forward

Looking Back to Move Forward Event Info A talk on contemporary heritage practice and creative civic responses The risk of losing Syria’s rich and diverse heritage, whether through conflict, loss or natural disasters, has mobilised individuals to take action to recover...
The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

A Taste of Syria

A Taste of Syria Event Info Throughout history, food has been an expression of social identity and an important marker of cultural memory. For Syrians, food has always been a reminder of their rich and diverse culture. Syria’s cuisine is one influenced by many...
The Cinema of Omar Amiralay

Access to the Future

Access to the Future Event Info What is the role of institutions in nurturing contemporary Syrian cultural production? Over the past decade, we have witnessed an astonishing outpouring of cultural production by Syrians, driven by an urge to respond to the...