Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Syrian filmmakers are expressing relief and concern for the future. Despite fears of potential chaos under the new leadership of rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani, many dream of rebuilding the Syrian film industry. Filmmakers such as Orwa Nyrabia and Sam Kadi speak of the need to tell new stories and rebuild the country. They emphasize the role of film and television in the recovery process and the hope for a freer future, with the Syrian film industry connected both nationally and internationally.

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