Syrian Doc Days and Arabiske Stemmer invite you to a panel debate about the Self biography documentary films in the Syrian cinema, with the participation of film directors, producers and experts.
A biography is more than just a collection of facts and dates; it is a window into the life of another person, a chance to learn from their experiences, and a way to connect with their story. Self-biographies offer a unique perspective on history, culture, and the human experience, making them an invaluable tool for understanding ourselves and the world around us.
History was previously distinguished by mentioning only the major events, and it was often recorded by the victors. But true history is the one that tells the story of people as individuals and communities, reflecting their actual condition through the narratives presented in daily records, art, literature, and others.
The most prominent feature of the Syrian narrative is the attempt at polarization. However, documentary films that depict the individual and personal situations of the filmmaker or the film’s main characters, end all verbal disagreement and let the image speak for itself within a framework that gives the viewer the freedom to understand, receive, and thus judge the past days and certainly build a future that addresses all the mistakes we have gone through.
“After the Syrian revolution of 2011 and by virtue of the unanimous spirit that led us to see more than a hundred autobiographical films in a way unprecedented in history. Cinema is an ideal place for the manifestations and conflicts of “I”, cinema as a ghost of truth, a fractal image of the multiplicity of reality and what is beyond.” Ahmad Alhaj
