Acting
Abdel Hadi Al-Sabbagh
Born May 8, 1950 (age 76)
A Syrian actor, born in the Syrian capital, Damascus. He specialized throughout his career in television dramas.
Known For
Kafr Kassem · 1977Kafr Kassem
★ 6.71977
MovieDrama
On the eve of the Israeli attack on Egypt in 1956, Israel declares martial law in all the occupied Arab territories without any previous notice. When the villagers of Kafr Kassem returned home from the fields, they were butchered and killed in what is known today as the massacre of “Kafr Kassem”.
The Trap · 1979The Trap
1979
MovieDrama
A young girl searches for a suitable job to support herself and her sick mother, and finally gets a modest job as a nurse in a clinic. A love story develops between her and the doctor whose clinic she works in. The doctor deceives her, she makes a mistake with him, and he refuses to marry her.
Qus Quzah · 2001Qus Quzah
2001
SeriesDramaFamily
The story of a family consisting of a father who is about to retire, his wife who works as a seamstress, and their four children who are in various grades of school, shedding light on the challenges that each of them faces.
Seraa Al Zaman · 2002Seraa Al Zaman
2002
SeriesDrama
Set in a traditional Damascene neighborhood, the story follows—in a comedic way—the protagonist's quest to find the woman he loved but never confessed his feelings to over forty years ago, after he begins seeing her in his dreams every day.
Paper Market · 2011Paper Market
2011
SeriesDrama
The series examines the concerns of college students and the daily and existential problems they face, in addition to addressing the effect the internet, especially Facebook, has on modern life and relationships.
Men Underneath the Fez · 2004Men Underneath the Fez
2004
SeriesDrama
Men Under the Fez is a Syrian ensemble drama that explores the quiet gap between public virtue and private behaviour. Set in a society where educated, “progressive” men speak fluently about equality and modern values, the series gradually reveals the contradictions in their personal lives — and the emotional cost carried by the women closest to them. Through intersecting stories of marriages, desire, hypocrisy and self-deception, it offers a sharp, often uncomfortable portrait of everyday patriarchy. Directed by Hisham Sharbatji, starring Khaled Taja and Karess Bashar.
Men and women · 2005Men and women
2005
SeriesDramaFamily
The series explores the lives of ordinary people in Syrian society navigating personal struggles, societal conflicts, and the gap between dreams and reality
The Harem · 2019The Harem
★ 7.02019
SeriesDrama
Haramlek is a Syrian historical drama set during the late Ottoman era in Syria. It explores life inside elite households, focusing on women’s quarters (“haramlek”) and the hidden power struggles within. The story follows intertwined characters dealing with love, betrayal, and ambition, revealing how influence is exercised behind closed doors, especially by women navigating strict social structures.
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