Damascus: The Smile of Sadness
دمشق يا بسمة الحزن
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Sabria (the protagonist), who suffers from the male mentality in society during the period from the days of the Great Syrian Revolution until the 1940s, and depicts the Syrian woman’s attempt to achieve her freedom and equality with men.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maher Kaddo
- Screenplay & Story
- محمود عبد الواحد
- Original Title
- دمشق يا بسمة الحزن
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maher Kaddo
محمود عبد الواحد
جورج خوري
علي ليلان
Department Leadership Roster
Maher Kaddo
Director
محمود عبد الواحد
Screenplay
علي ليلان
Editor
جورج خوري
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damascus: The Smile of Sadness
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What is Damascus: The Smile of Sadness about?
The film tells the story of Sabria (the protagonist), who suffers from the male mentality in society during the period from the days of the Great Syrian Revolution until the 1940s, and depicts the Syrian woman’s attempt to achieve her freedom and equality with men.
Who directed Damascus: The Smile of Sadness?
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness was directed by Maher Kaddo.
Who stars in Damascus: The Smile of Sadness?
The principal cast of Damascus: The Smile of Sadness includes Sabah Jazairi, Talhat Hamdy, Kinda Hanna, Mai Skaf, Al-Farazdaq Dayoub.
When was Damascus: The Smile of Sadness released and how long is it?
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.