The 8th edition of Syrian Doc Days Festival has come to a powerful close, honoring outstanding voices in Syrian and international documentary cinema. This year’s winners reflect the festival’s core values of hope, freedom, resilience, and justice — telling stories that illuminate the human spirit in a new era for Syria.
✨ Best Film – My Maysoon
This intimate and emotional documentary moved both jury and audience with its honest portrayal of loss, migration, and the enduring search for truth.
🎥 Best Director – Eyad Aljarod
Aljarod’s masterful direction captured the tension, beauty, and determination of those resisting environmental and political injustice in the Golan Heights.
🌿 Audience Award – We Dare to Dream
This inspiring film, following refugee athletes on their journey to the world stage, captured the hearts of festivalgoers with its message of resilience and hope.
As we look to the future, Syrian Doc Days remains committed to amplifying Syrian voices, fostering dialogue in Denmark, and celebrating cinema as a force for cultural reconstruction and freedom of expression.
Spotlight
Meet the Filmmakers
batoul karbijha
waad alkateab
