Four Acts For Syria

film type animated film Production Country Germany production year 2019 runtime 14'05 colour
screening format DCP aspect ratio 1.78:1 (16:9) sound format Stereo languages Arabisch Subtitles Englisch

This film is an impressive journey into the Syrian culture, which has been multicultural for centuries, from its beginnings to today's madness and the dream of its soon-to-be end. It is a message of peace and hope for the people of Syria.

director Kevork Mourad, Waref Abu Quba Schnitt / Editing Waref Abu Quba Drehbuch / Script Waref Abu Quba Bildgestaltung / DOP Kevork Mourad Produktion / Production Eva Illmer Tongestaltung / Sound Design Niklas Kammertöns
Festivals
2019 Internationales Trickfilm-Festival Stuttgart (ITFS), Germany
2019 Open-Air Filmfest Weiterstadt, Germany
2019 ReAnimania Yerevan International Animation Film Festival, Armenia
2019 Uppsala International Short Film Festival, Sweden
2019 ZEBRA Poetry Film Festival, Berlin, Germany (Bester Kurzfilm für Toleranz)
Production
  • Ambrosia Film GmbH
  • Eva Illmer
  • http://www.ambrosiafilm.de
Distribution
  • Ambrosia Film GmbH
  • Eva Illmer
  • http://www.ambrosiafilm.de
Sales
  • Ambrosia Film GmbH
  • Eva Illmer
  • http://www.ambrosiafilm.de

Kevork Mourad

Born in 1970 in Qamishli, Syria;
of Armenian origin, received his MFA from the Yerevan Institute of Fine Arts;
lives and works as a visual and performance artist in New York;
his performances take place in the United States as well as in Europe and in the Middle East region

Waref Abu Quba

Is a Syrian filmmaker and artist, based in Darmstadt;
graduated from Damascus University in 2007 with a BA in Graphic Arts;
directed several short films and animated films

Filmography
2009 Silent Thoughts
2014 In Damascus
2016 Stadt, Licht & Bewegung