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Omar Amiralay

Omar Amiralay

  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
  • Actor

Also known as: عمر اميرالاي · عمر أميرلاي

Born: January 1, 1944 — February 5, 2011Birthplace: Damascus, SyriaNationality: Syria9 credits

Omar Amiralay (Arabic: عمر أميرالاي) (1944 — 5 February 2011)was a Syrian documentary film director and prominent civil society activist. He is noted for the strong political criticism in his films and played a prominent role in the events of the Damascus Spring of 2000.

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In memory of Omar Amiralay

Date of passing: February 5, 2011Age at death: 67Cause: myocardial infarction

Before Acting

  • •Studied at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques and La Fémis.

Known For

There Are Many Things One Can Talk About...
9.0

There Are Many Things One Can Talk About...

1997 · ⭐ 9.0

The Chickens

Jan 2
8.0

The Chickens

1977 · ⭐ 8.0

A Plate of Sardines
8.0

A Plate of Sardines

1997 · ⭐ 8.0

Everyday Life in a Syrian Village
7.7

Everyday Life in a Syrian Village

1974 · ⭐ 7.7

Photos

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Full Filmography

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A Flood in Baath Country

A Flood in Baath Country

2003 · director · ⭐ 7.1

A Plate of Sardines

A Plate of Sardines

1997 · director · writer · ⭐ 8.0

There Are Many Things One Can Talk About...

There Are Many Things One Can Talk About...

1997 · director · writer · ⭐ 9.0

Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar

Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar

1994 · director

The Night

The Night

1992 · producer · ⭐ 7.1

About a Revolution

1978 · director

The Chickens

1977 · director · writer · ⭐ 8.0

Everyday Life in a Syrian Village

Everyday Life in a Syrian Village

1974 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.7

Film-Essay on the Euphrates Dam

Film-Essay on the Euphrates Dam

1970 · director · writer · ⭐ 2.5