Hisham Sharbatji

Directing

Hisham Sharbatji

Born March 2, 1948 · Damascus, Syria

Died May 16, 2023 · aged 75

A Syrian television director born in Damascus and is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the rise of modern Syrian drama. He studied theater arts in Cairo before continuing his studies in Germany, and became known for directing comedy and social dramas that dealt with everyday issues in an accessible and relatable way. He played a major role in launching the popular Syrian comedy series …

Known For

The KeyThe Key · 2012
The Key
2012
SeriesDrama
A social drama about the Syrian society and the corruption that runs rampant across all of its different classes, as well as exploring some ideals like love, integrity, and honesty.
City SecretsCity Secrets · 2000
City Secrets
★ 8.02000
SeriesDrama
In a dramatic and social framework, Abu Mansour’s children work hard to improve their financial conditions, but they encounter major life obstacles, which they try to overcome.
Ayamana AlhulwaAyamana Alhulwa · 2003
Ayamana Alhulwa
2003
SeriesDrama
A Syrian social drama series that sheds light on a neighborhood in one of the slums in the vicinity of Damascus, around a poor family consisting of a mother and her four children, who strive to meet their needs and achieve their ambitions with the tools available to them, while focusing on solving future problems at the time, leaving them to chance, luck, mischief, whim, or influence.
Khamsin WindsKhamsin Winds · 2008
Khamsin Winds
2008
SeriesDrama
A political drama depicting the life of a detainee who spent 10 years in prison. When he is finally released, his joy is incomplete as he observes the struggles and tragedies of his family, willing to try his hardest to fix whatever can be fixed.
Enta OmryEnta Omry · 2001
Enta Omry
2001
SeriesComedyDrama
A poor man makes a great fortune, but his wife believes that the richer he gets, the more likely he is to marry another woman. So she takes it upon herself to rid him of all his money to prevent a possible second marriage.
Marzouq On All FrontsMarzouq On All Fronts · 2004
Marzouq On All Fronts
2004
Series
In which dramatic events are mixed with funny comedy, the main character "Marzouk" is a man who always cares about the concerns of others and tries to find solutions for them just because he knows that this is one of the duties of the respectable man, as he tries to solve the problems of neighbors and relatives, but he often falls into serious problems because of that, until personal problems occur.
CongratulationsCongratulations · 2001
Congratulations
2001
SeriesFamilyComedy
The series presents archetypes that reflect the issues encountered by people who are about to marry, as all the romance fades once the groom is forced to pay all he has in order to secure a house, turning his life after marriage into a struggle to pay off his debts.
Diaries of an Ex-LoverDiaries of an Ex-Lover · 2017
Diaries of an Ex-Lover
2017
SeriesDrama
A romantic drama about a girl who has kept her love for someone a secret for more than ten years and then decides to tell him in her own way, but what happens next?

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