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Muhammad Shahin

Died January 17, 2004

Muhammad Shahin (1932 - 2004) was a late Syrian film director. Born in 1931, he is considered one of the founders of the second generation of Syrian cinema. He served as Director General of the General Film Organization in Damascus. He also founded the Damascus International Film Festival and was married to "the star of the Arab world," Mona Wassef. He is one of the first Syrian directors to pres…

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Amtar sayfiaAmtar sayfia · 1984
Amtar sayfia
1984
MovieDrama
Salah loves Nadia, the daughter of the employer for whom Salah works, and after Nadia's father found out about the matter, he fires Salah from work and tries to marry his daughter to one of the rich to avoid the financial crisis he is going through, but Nadia's pregnancy with Salah hinders that marriage and the father dies after being shocked by this matter and Nadia gives birth secretly.
Sea, O', SeaSea, O', Sea · 1993
Sea, O', Sea
1993
Movie
In the late 30s, the family of the sailor Salah Hazoum arrives in the city of Latakia coming from Alexandria. His son Saeed searches for him in vain after he hears many rumors about his disappearance. The son decides to become a sailor like his father and works on a boat with Captain Abdosh. Based on the novel 'Dagal' by Hanna Mina.
The AdventureThe Adventure · 1974
The Adventure
1974
MovieAdventureHistory
A mamluk called Gaber, in order to take advantage of the rift between the Caliph of Baghdad and the prince he works for, volunteers to be a messenger for the prince. He also takes it as a chance to see his beloved Zomorod. Gaber suggests the prince write the message on his bald head, but when his hair grows the message disappears.
Another Face of LoveAnother Face of Love · 1973
Another Face of Love
1973
Movie
A newly graduated young doctor has hopes of making his way steadily in his country, or of traveling to another country in order to achieve his dreams. In the village, he wakes up from his rosy dream he lived before he traveled to a harsh reality, after he is accused of murder.
The Sun on a Cloudy DayThe Sun on a Cloudy Day · 1985
The Sun on a Cloudy Day
1985
MovieDrama
Adel is from an aristocratic family that lives in Syria during the French occupation, his culture forced him to rebel against his family, and descend to the bottom of society wishing to change his life, he got to know this society and loved him, but he became torn between his culture, and his aristocratic origins.
Goodbye to YesterdayGoodbye to Yesterday · 1977
Goodbye to Yesterday
1977
Movie
Samir is deeply in love with Hanan but he is unable to reveal his impotence to her in a merciless society that sees him as less than a man. When he kills himself after their honeymoon, Hanan falls for his friend Kamal, but this relationship has its own share of struggles.
Smiling Between TearsSmiling Between Tears · 1986
Smiling Between Tears
1986
Movie
Soliman is an idealistic young lawyer who is in love with Bassima. As he fights a bitter battle with his rivals, victory slips away from him as he hesitates to finish some unfinished business, causing him to lose both the battle and his sweetheart.
Men Under the SunMen Under the Sun · 1970
Men Under the Sun
1970
MovieDrama
Three Palestinian men strive to escape the hardships of life in a refugee camp. Under the scorching sun, the men enlist the help of an old man, Abu Al-Khaizuran, to smuggle them in an empty water tank across the desert.

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