Introduction
Syrian Doc Days 2025 marked a significant moment for the festival, taking place as Syria entered a new chapter in its history. Through a carefully curated programme of documentary films, filmmaker talks, and public discussions, the festival brought together audiences, artists, journalists, and experts to reflect on memory, justice, identity, and the future of Syria. Held in Copenhagen, the eighth edition reaffirmed the festival's commitment to using documentary cinema as a platform for dialogue, cultural exchange, and independent storytelling.
AWARDS
Best Film
My Maysoon
Batoul Karbijha, Netherlands 2023
Best Director
Blowing in The Wind
Eyad Aljarod, Syria-Germany- Netherlands 2024
Audience Award
We Dare to Dream
Waad Al Kateab, UK 2023
Films
Blowing in The Wind
Eyad Aljarod, Syria/ Netherlands 2024
Background
Khaled Abdulwahed, Syria- Germany- Qatar 2023
My Maysoon
Batoul Karbijha, Netherlands 2023
We Dare to Dream
Waad Alkateab, UK 2023
The Bad Son
Ghatfan Ghanoum, Syria 2024
Draw me a Homland
Nour Alkheder, Netherlands 2024
My Land is Burned
Abdulrahman Alshowaiki., Belgium 2024
Events

Debate: Syria Now- Where Are We Heading
Syria is entering a new chapter with the fall of Assad, yet the scars of years of oppression and upheaval remain. The path forward is uncertain, but it is also filled with possibilities for renewal, accountability, and rebuilding trust in society. This panel will open a conversation about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead — politically, socially, and morally — and reflect on how Syrians, both inside the country and across the diaspora, can take part in shaping a just and hopeful future.

Live Concert with Wasfi Maasrani
An unforgettable evening with Wasfi Massarani – the legendary Syrian singer and musician whose revolutionary songs became the soundtrack of the Syrian uprising. His voice of freedom and resilience carries the memory of struggle, the spirit of hope, and the dream of a new Syria—now reaching Copenhagen.
Our Guests
Eyad Aljarod
Director
Batoul Karbijha
Director
Waad Al Kateab
Director
Frank Piasecki Poulsen
Film Consultant
Nageib Khaja
Journalist
Wasfi Maasarani
Singer
