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202415 minPGdoc-short

Cinema AlDunia

202415 minPGdoc-short

In Damascus, Cinema Al Dunia faces challenges that reflect the broader struggles of the Syrian film industry and its uncertain future.

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In Damascus, Cinema Al Dunia faces challenges that reflect the broader struggles of the Syrian film industry and its uncertain future.

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Amro Alidirector

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This short documentary delves into the world of Cinema Al Dunia in Damascus, exploring the current reality of the cinema and attempting to reveal its future.

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