Omar Amiralay

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Omar Amiralay (Arabic: عمر أميرالاي‎‎) (1944 — 5 February 2011)was a Syrian documentary film director and prominent civil society activist. He is noted for the strong political criticism in his films and played a prominent role in the events of the Damascus Spring of 2000.

01-01-1944

Birthday

Capricorn

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Genres

Total Films

Also known as (male)

Damascus, Syria

Place of Birth

01-01-1944

Birthday

Capricorn

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Also Known As (male)

Damascus, Syria

Place of Birth

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Creative career

actor

1 Works

producer

2 Works

director

21 Works

writer

5 Works

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0 Works

Arab Camera

Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.

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1987