Damascus, My First Kiss

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Damascus, My First Kiss, is a 2012 Syrian movie, directed by Lina Al Abed. with a runtime of 42 minutes.

Overview

Damascus, My First Kiss is a beautiful documentary by Syrian director Lina Alabad that examines the lives of women within Syria's vibrant and diverse society. While Syria's multiplicity of nationalities, religions, and minorities gives it a dynamic cultural energy, the country remains deeply patriarchal — men continue to define and dominate the everyday lives of Syrian citizens. Alabad's film asks what freedom and autonomy truly mean for women in this context, exploring how socially imposed limitations shape their attitudes toward sexuality and their own bodies. Shot partly before the civil war, it stands as a poignant portrait of a Syria that has since been irrevocably transformed.

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