TAKRAR (2023) Experimental Short Film Takrar (meaning ‘repetition’ in Arabic) is an experimental film that celebrates the intricate beauty of ancient craftsmanship, paying homage to the rich artistic traditions of Islamic, Ottoman, Greek, and Byzantine cultures. Filmed in Istanbul, the film transforms the city’s breathtaking patterns, textures, and architectural details into a mesmerizing visual and sonic… Continue reading TAKRAR (2023)
collage i: vienna (2023) Experimental Short Film In the first film of the “Collage” experimental series, I wanted to show Vienna from a unique perspective by creating a seamless and uninterrupted experience that captures its hustle and bustle during the day. As night falls, the echo of Asmahan’s classic “Merry Nights in Vienna” fills the… Continue reading collage i: vienna (2023)
Four Acts for Syria Short Animation Film | Poetry Eleven years ago, the Syrian conflict started, one of the most tragic conflicts in the Middle East, taking many victims and causing untold suffering. Syria, an ancient culture, has historically been a country of great diversity. Syrian co-creators Kevork Mourad (of Armenian descent) and Waref… Continue reading Four Acts for Syria (2019)
Stadt, Licht & Bewegung Experimental Short Film As someone from the Middle East, when I first came to Germany, I was fascinated by everything I saw, the architecture, the nature and the people. I wanted to somehow capture this feeling while it was still fresh.I was interested in the concept of the city in an… Continue reading Stadt, Licht & Bewegung (2016)
Wadi Al Nasara Short Film | Documentary An absent side from Syria, lost in the midst of the uproar that is ongoing there. Wadi Al-Nasara which means “Valley of Christians” is an area in western Syria. Most people in the area are Eastern Orthodox Christians. All footage was shot on location in 2010, edited for… Continue reading Wadi Al Nasara (2016)
In Damascus (2014) Poetry Short Film In Damascus is a cinematic homage to one of the world’s oldest cities. Set to Mahmoud Darwish’s poem The Damascene Collar of the Dove, the film blends imagery and poetry to offer a contemplative portrait of Damascus, capturing its timeless beauty and layered history. Filmed shortly before the war in… Continue reading In Damascus (2014)
Self Imprisonment Short Film | Fiction A strayed man on a deserted place looking for shelter and he faces the strangest coincidence. I’ve started this (Zero-Budget) project during my stay in Jordan early in 2012 with my friends Beabars Appesh and Mohammad Jabasini as Actors, unfortunately, due to being unsettled, work and travel, we… Continue reading Self Imprisonment (2014)
Silent Thoughts Short Film | Clay Animation An old man struggling daily with his writer’s block, or is he afraid to write? Directed by: Waref Abu Quba & Antoine Entabi. Music by: Markus Nestele Sponsored by the General Secretariat of Damascus, Arab Capital of Culture, in 2008. WINNER | Bronze award for short… Continue reading Silent Thoughts (2009)
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