Documentary - 2025, Syria, Germany, 97 min

Regie: Shahab Kermani
Kamera: Shahab Kermani
Video Edit: Shahab Kermani, Elisabeth Raßbach, Nicole Schmeier
Production: Marketa Polednova
Audio Production: Holger Buff, Janis Ahnert, Joel Jaffe

In 1982, the priests Paolo Dal'Oglio and Jacoub Mourad decide to rebuild the ruin of an ancient monastery in the syrian desert. It would become a unique place in many ways. The monks and nuns, living together here, are dedicated towards openness and love for Islam. The monastery as a meeting place for all sects and beliefs. During the civil war Dal'Oglio and Mourad were abducted by the terror group ISIL. While Mourad could flee there are no news of Dal'Oglio to this day. Now the community continues the work of dialogue between faith as the Syria is heading to an uncertain future. The film, from the perspective of this community, tells the story of the war in Syria and the period of a shaky peace after. How to continue after such a devastating event and what positive role can religion play in rebuilding a society out of deep mistrust and desolation? How to heal the wounds?

CONTACT

For all inquiries and commissions or if you simply
have a question, don't hesitate to contact me

Imprint & DSGVO