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In Syria, Omar Malas Brings Cinema to Life Despite the War

Syrian photographer and filmmaker Omar Malas has launched a mobile cinema traveling through Syria, including Palmyra, to bring culture and life to villages still marked by war.


Clara Fontaine
Clara Fontaine
September 19, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Omar Malas, a Syrian photographer and filmmaker, travels across Syria with a mobile cinema to bring a touch of culture and life back to villages still scarred by war.

In historically significant locations such as Palmyra, where only a few thousand residents have chosen to return, this projection screen becomes a symbol of hope and resilience.

This cultural project unfolds amid 3,000-year-old ancient ruins and the scars left by more than a decade of conflict, offering a moment of respite and gathering for both young and old.

Sources

  • RFI (FR) — Dans une Syrie encore marquée par la guerre, un cinéma itinérant pour les petits… et les plus grands (2026-09-18)

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