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‘My Story’ is a poetic and visually rich documentary that traces the life and enduring legacy of renowned Syrian actor, intellectual, and political figure Jamal Soliman.
‘My Story’ is a poetic and visually rich documentary that traces the life and enduring legacy of renowned Syrian actor, intellectual, and political figure Jamal Soliman.
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‘My Story’ is a poetic and visually rich documentary that traces the life and enduring legacy of renowned Syrian actor, intellectual, and political figure Jamal Soliman. Moving seamlessly between Cairo, Damascus, Paris, and Beirut, the film intertwines intimate interviews, rare archival material, and contemplative imagery to explore exile, art, and belonging. Each city embodies a distinct “season” in Soliman’s life, capturing resilience, displacement, and the evolving identity of an Arab artist navigating history, memory, and transformation.
‘My Story’ is a poetic and visually rich documentary that traces the life and enduring legacy of renowned Syrian actor, intellectual, and political figure Jamal Soliman. Moving seamlessly between Cairo, Damascus, Paris, and Beirut, the film intertwines intimate interviews, rare archival material, and contemplative imagery to explore exile, art, and belonging. Each city embodies a distinct “season” in Soliman’s life, capturing resilience, displacement, and the evolving identity of an Arab artist navigating history, memory, and transformation.

