Damascus: The Smile of Sadness (2008)

Damascus: The Smile of Sadness (2008) poster

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.

Director: Maher Kaddo
Runtime: 110 min
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Cinematography: جورج خوري
Editing: علي ليلان
Production: المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Maher Kaddo

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness stars Sabah Jazairi, Talhat Hamdy, Kinda Hanna, Mai Skaf, Al-Farazdaq Dayoub, Maisoun Abou Asaad.
How long is Damascus: The Smile of Sadness?
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Where was Damascus: The Smile of Sadness produced?
Damascus: The Smile of Sadness was produced in Syrian Arab Republic.