Over the Sand, Under the Sun

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Over the Sand, Under the Sun, is a 1998 Syrian movie, directed by Mohammad Malas and Hala Alabdalla. with a runtime of 35 minutes.

Overview

Over the Sand, Under the Sun is a short documentary produced to mark the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, offering a contemplative look at the lasting wounds inflicted by political imprisonment. The film centers on theatre director Ghassan Jbaii, who turned to art as a means of reconciling with the haunting memories of his time in prison and of reclaiming connection to the world beyond its walls. Through intimate reflection, it broadens into a meditation on the psychological and emotional effects of incarceration. A quietly powerful work, Over the Sand, Under the Sun speaks to both personal trauma and universal questions of dignity, memory, and the healing potential of creative expression.

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