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Special Screening, in partnership with AJ360

‘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.

Credits

Director
Yasser Ashour

About the Director

Yasser Ashour
Yasser Ashour is an Egyptian documentary filmmaker and producer based between Cairo and Amsterdam. With over 14 years of experience directing films and series across more than 25 countries, his work blends poetic realism with socio-political depth, exploring memory, migration, and cultural identity in the Arab world. Known for his lyrical visual style and human-centered narratives, Ashour has coll