Syrian Cinema Suffering From Neglect
Film makers in Syria are raising their voice against the lack of support and continuing censorship of their work in a country where production of films remains a state monopoly.
Film makers in Syria are raising their voice against the lack of support and continuing censorship of their work in a country where production of films remains a state monopoly.
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
The Barada River, once a source of life for the people of Damascus, is now dried up and polluted but a group of young environmentalists are out to change that.
Young Syrian rappers are starting to appeal to a broad spectrum of Syrian society with many political and social aspirations.
Despite the opening of western-style cafes in Damascus, the old coffee shops are still a favoured destination for those interested in the traditions of the old city.
Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, October 2009.