Under the Sky of Damascus

Several actresses and friends want to break taboos and use theatre to expose gender-based violence in Syria. Their initial sources consist of accounts given by anonymous women from various generations and social groups. All of them have been abused – by a husband, father, brother, uncle… An abandoned building serves the authors as both a creative centre and a safe haven. Even so, they encounter resistance and obstacles on many fronts, including disagreements within their own ranks. The film captures the birth of a unique piece and is also a portrait of the inherent misogyny that disrupts personal and professional relationships on a daily basis.