Ali Wajeeh

The Man Who Made a Movie

It tells the story of cinematic worlds through the perspectives of their creators, along with the hopes and desires these worlds impose and experience. The film, which took four days to shoot, explores the nature and philosophy of the violence sweeping the country, and its impact on generations, human souls, and their actions.

Under the Sky of Damascus

Experiencing violence is commonplace for Syrian women but they do not discuss the prevalence of – often sexual – exploitation for fear of revenge. A collective of young women want to break the taboo with a theatre project. But how free are they themselves?

Badeea's Children

In the tannery neighborhood on the outskirts of Damascus, the death of an influential man ignitesa fierce battle between his children that begins with their greed for inheritance and does not end with the secrets they hide.

Suspended

The events take place in Al-Attarin neighborhood after Etab flees for being accused of adultery by her brothers, while Fawzan is ready to do whatever it takes to extend his power.

On a Hot Tinplate

After emigrating to flee the war, a Syrian family returns to their homeland only to find themselves caught up in a conflict between a group of gangs.

Yellow Air

Shaghaf is married to the owner of a gambling hall, whose cousin Karim is trying to kill to have his wife for himself. Then Shaghaf falls in love with Sewar who tries to help her and events develop between them.

City Kitchen

A Damascene chef finds sanctuary at the restaurant he works in, nurturing both his craft and his four children. But when his daughter goes missing, their world unravels, testing their morals and the bonds that hold them.

Steelyard banknote

The events of the series take place inside (Al-Hal Market) in the capital (Damascus), highlighting the conditions of the Syrians, through the story of the (Noman Al-Zeer) family and the events and problems they are exposed to.

The Man Who Made a Movie

It tells the story of cinematic worlds through the perspectives of their creators, along with the hopes and desires these worlds impose and experience. The film, which took four days to shoot, explores the nature and philosophy of the violence sweeping the country, and its impact on generations, human souls, and their actions.

Under the Sky of Damascus

Experiencing violence is commonplace for Syrian women but they do not discuss the prevalence of – often sexual – exploitation for fear of revenge. A collective of young women want to break the taboo with a theatre project. But how free are they themselves?

Badeea's Children

In the tannery neighborhood on the outskirts of Damascus, the death of an influential man ignitesa fierce battle between his children that begins with their greed for inheritance and does not end with the secrets they hide.

Suspended

The events take place in Al-Attarin neighborhood after Etab flees for being accused of adultery by her brothers, while Fawzan is ready to do whatever it takes to extend his power.

On a Hot Tinplate

After emigrating to flee the war, a Syrian family returns to their homeland only to find themselves caught up in a conflict between a group of gangs.

Yellow Air

Shaghaf is married to the owner of a gambling hall, whose cousin Karim is trying to kill to have his wife for himself. Then Shaghaf falls in love with Sewar who tries to help her and events develop between them.

City Kitchen

A Damascene chef finds sanctuary at the restaurant he works in, nurturing both his craft and his four children. But when his daughter goes missing, their world unravels, testing their morals and the bonds that hold them.

Steelyard banknote

The events of the series take place inside (Al-Hal Market) in the capital (Damascus), highlighting the conditions of the Syrians, through the story of the (Noman Al-Zeer) family and the events and problems they are exposed to.