Hisham Sharbatji

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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.
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.
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.
Jamil and Hanaa's DiariesJamil and Hanaa's Diaries · 1997
Jamil and Hanaa's Diaries
★ 5.01997
SeriesComedy
The story of Jamil Al-Homsi, who is shy around women, which explains his wife Hanaa's lack of jealousy. This drives him to invent many ways to make her jealous and force her to pay more attention to him, which gets him into many comedic situations.
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.
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.
Seraa Al ZamanSeraa Al Zaman · 2002
Seraa 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.

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