Damascus: The Smile of Sadness

At a glance

Damascus: The Smile of Sadness, is a 2008 Syrian movie, directed by Maher Kaddo, and starring Sabah Jazairi, Talhat Hamdy, Kinda Hanna. with a runtime of 110 minutes.

Overview

Damascus: The Smile of Sadness is a Syrian historical drama that spans one of the Arab world's most turbulent periods — from the days of the Great Syrian Revolution through the 1940s. At its heart is Sabria, a determined woman who refuses to accept the limitations imposed upon her by a male-dominated society. The film charts her personal struggle for freedom and equality in an era when such aspirations were considered radical, offering a powerful portrait of Syrian womanhood in the face of entrenched patriarchal norms. Blending intimate personal drama with broad social critique, the film stands as a testament to the enduring fight for human dignity.

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