Under the Sky of Damascus (2023)

Under the Sky of Damascus (2023) poster

Experiencing violence is commonplace for Syrian women but they do not discuss the prevalence of – often sexual – exploitation for fear of revenge. A collective of young women want to break the taboo with a theatre project. But how free are they themselves?

Director: Talal Derki, Heba Khaled, Ali Wajeeh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:
Music: Ari Jan
Cinematography: Raed Sandeed
Editing: Marion Tuor, Ibrahim Nash'at
Production: Real Lava, Jouzour Film, Rustic Canyon, Sama Art, Impact Partners
Country: Denmark, Germany, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Talal Derki, Heba Khaled, Ali Wajeeh
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under the Sky of Damascus about?
Experiencing violence is commonplace for Syrian women but they do not discuss the prevalence of – often sexual – exploitation for fear of revenge. A collective of young women want to break the taboo with a theatre project. But how free are they themselves?
Who directed Under the Sky of Damascus?
Under the Sky of Damascus was directed by Talal Derki, Heba Khaled, Ali Wajeeh.
How long is Under the Sky of Damascus?
Under the Sky of Damascus has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Under the Sky of Damascus?
Under the Sky of Damascus is a Documentary film.
Where was Under the Sky of Damascus produced?
Under the Sky of Damascus was produced in Denmark, Germany, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America.