Country: Syria
Discover the best movies, series, and documentaries made in Syria. Enjoy the top titles of all time, handpicked for you.
Titles found: 68
Direction Tewfik Saleh
Cast Mohamed Kheir-Halouani · Abderrahman Alrahy · Bassan Lofti Abou-Ghazala · Saleh Kholoki
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Return to Homs
2013 · Documentary · 90 min. · Syria
Direction Talal Derki
Cast Abdul Basset Saroot
Synopsis Return to Homs (2013) chronicles the transformative journey of two close friends, Bassel and Ossama, as they navigate the tumultuous events in Syria from 2011 to 2013. Bassel, a 19-year-old local soccer star and goalkeeper for the Syrian national team,...
7.3
149 votes
7.3
149 votes
Still Recording
2018 · Documentary · 122 min. · Syria
Direction Ghiath Ayoub · Saeed Al Batal
Cast Ghiath Ayoub · Saeed Al Batal
Synopsis Still Recording (2018) is a compelling feature documentary that chronicles the journey of two art students, Saeed and Milad, as they depart from Damascus and venture to Douma, a suburb under rebel governance. Spanning over four years, the film offers...
7.3
22 votes
7.3
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Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait
2014 · Documentary · 93 min. · Syria
Direction Wiam Bedirxan · Ossama Mohammed
Cast Wiam Bedirxan
Synopsis Silvered Water, Syria Self-Portrait (2014) delves into the harrowing realities of Syria's conflict through the lens of citizen journalists and activists. In the midst of the chaos, everyday Syrians capture their experiences on video, often risking their lives in the...
7.2
265 votes
7.2
265 votes
The Cave
2019 · Documentary · 95 min. · Syria
Direction Firas Fayyad
Synopsis The Cave (2019) follows the harrowing journey of a team of female doctors in the besieged region of Ghouta, Syria, as they navigate the challenges of providing medical care during intense air strikes and bombings. These dedicated women face not...
7.0
141 votes
7.0
141 votes
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Our Memory Belongs to Us
2021 · Documentary · 93 min. · Syria
Direction Rami Farah
Synopsis Our Memory Belongs to Us (2021) follows the journey of three Syrian activists who come together on a Parisian theater stage a decade after the Syrian revolution. The documentary delves into their personal experiences, as they confront and revisit the...
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Direction Jalal Maghout
Synopsis Have a Nice Dog! (S) (2020) is set in the war-torn city of Damascus, where a solitary individual finds himself increasingly detached from reality. As the conflict rages on, the man becomes deeply engrossed in daydreams of escape and engages...
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Republic of Silence
2021 · Documentary · 183 min. · Syria
Direction Diana El Jeiroudi
Cast Orwa Nyrabeya · Guevara Namer · Rami Aboujamra
Synopsis Republic of Silence (2021) follows the journey of a woman who was raised in a society dominated by authoritarian regimes and constant monitoring. In this environment, visuals are heavily controlled, photographs are destroyed, ideas are whispered, and voices are suppressed....
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Direction Abdellatif Abdelhamid
Cast Assaad Feddah · Rana Jammoul · Fayez Kazak · Ramy Ramadan
Synopsis Verbal Messages (1991) unfolds in a small village nestled in the northern region of Syria, where a man known for his large nose and simple demeanor, Ismail, finds himself deeply enamored with his stunning neighbor, Salma. In a bid to...
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A Tale of Two Syrias
2012 · Documentary · 64 min. · Syria
Direction Yasmin Fedda
Cast Salem al-Shimmiri · Mohammad Hassan · Firas Majeed
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Direction Ersin Çelik
Cast Arjîn Baysal · Arif Demîr · Sahire Ozhan · Delîl Pîran
Synopsis The End Will Be Spectacular (2019) follows Zilan, who returns to her hometown after the tragic loss of her brother at the hands of ISIS. She finds her city in turmoil, with protests met with harsh suppression. Driven by her...
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Direction Qais Al-Zubaidi
Cast Abdallah Abbassi · Nadia Arslan · Adnan Barakat · Mouna Wasef
Synopsis Al-yazerli (1974) centers around a foreman known as Yazerli, who oversees and provides employment to day laborers. The cinematic experience is characterized by its poetic and non-linear narrative, which mirrors the fragmented thoughts of a young boy. This boy is...
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The Long Night
2009 · Documentary · 90 min. · Syria
Direction Hatem Alí
Synopsis The Long Night (2009) follows the journey of three political prisoners who are finally freed from a Syrian prison after enduring a prolonged period of incarceration. As their families eagerly prepare a joyous celebration to welcome them home, the question...
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A Flood in Baath Country
2002 · Documentary · 46 min. · Syria
Direction Omar Amiralay
Synopsis A Flood in Baath Country (2002) delves into the repercussions of Baath Party governance in Syria. Through an unfiltered lens, Amiralay's documentary unveils the pervasive influence of Baath party propaganda and its detrimental impact on the residents of al-Mashi village,...
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300 Miles
2016 · Documentary · 95 min. · Syria
Direction Orwa Al Mokdad
Cast Adnan Al Ghajar · Aby Yaroob · Nour Al Mokdad · Firas Al Mokdad
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Direction Abdellatif Abdelhamid
Cast Assaad Feddah · Najah Abdullah · Muhsen Ghazi · Tolay Haroon
Synopsis The Night of the Jackal (1989) unfolds in 1967 Syria, where a tyrannical tomato farmer's family members begin to challenge his dominance. As whispers of war grow louder, each family member embarks on their own journey, defying the farmer's control...
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The Way Home
2018 · Documentary · 65 min. · Syria
Direction Wael Kadlo
Cast Ettihad Ghannoum · Sayah Kadlo · Amin Kadlo · Wafika Abo Nabbout
Synopsis The Way Home (2018) follows filmmaker Wael Kadlo as he reunites with his mother in Beirut, initially appearing to be a heartwarming family reunion. However, Kadlo, who was born in Damascus in 1980, has a deeper purpose. He seeks to...
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