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 programme, we invite you to join us for this day-long ticketed, event. The programme will include Amiralay’s most iconic short and feature length films, spanning from 1970 – 2003.
The films will be a combination of digital file projections and web streams. More details coming.
14:00 | Film Essay on the Euphrates Dam | 15′ | 1970
14:30 | Everyday Life in a Syrian Village | 82′ |1974
16:00 | The Chickens | 42′ | 1977
17:30 | There Are So Many Things Left To Say | 50′ | 1997
18:30 | A Plate of Sardines | 18′ | 1997
19:00 | A Flood in Baath Country | 48′ | 2003
Details
Date: January 22, 2022
Venue: SOAS
Address: SOAS, 10 Thornhaugh St, London WC1H 0XG
Time: 14:00 – 20:00
Tickets: Free, Ticketed
Ages: 15+
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible