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Filmmakers Shine Light on Syrian Resilience Through Cinema

4/8/2025

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Syrian filmmakers Anas Khalaf and Rana Kazkaz delve into the 2011 protests and the Assad regime through their poignant works. Their film, Love-45, tells the inspiring story of Walid, a Lebanese man using tennis to uplift Syrian refugee children. Khalaf plans to bring this hopeful narrative to life in Lebanon by early 2026, highlighting resilience amidst adversity.

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Story summary

Syrian filmmakers Anas Khalaf and Rana Kazkaz delve into the 2011 protests and the Assad regime through their poignant works. Their film, Love-45, tells the inspiring story of Walid, a Lebanese man using tennis to uplift Syrian refugee children. Khalaf plans to bring this hopeful narrative to life in Lebanon by early 2026, highlighting resilience amidst adversity.