Memory, Survival & Voices That Refuse to Disappear 🎥☀️ Experience The Other Side of the Sun at the Amman International Film Festival

Making its Arab Premiere, The Other Side of the Sun is a powerful Syrian documentary that explores memory, survival, and the journey of reclaiming stories that were meant to be erased. The film follows filmmaker Tawfik Sabounias; he returns to Saidnaya with fellow survivors, revisiting the former prison through reenactments of their experiences.

Directed by Tawfik Sabouni, this deeply personal documentary transforms memories of captivity into a powerful act of remembrance, giving space to voices, stories, and human experiences that must not be forgotten.

Event Details

📅 Screening Date: July 30, 2026
🕙 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Taj Cinemas, Hall 4 (July 30)
🎬 Duration: 88 minutes + Q&A
🔞 Age Rating: 13+
🗣️ Language: Arabic
🔤 Subtitles: English
💬 Q&A: Available

What to Expect

☀️ A Story of Memory and Survival
Follow Tawfik Sabouni and fellow survivors as they return to Saidnaya to confront the memories of their imprisonment and reclaim their stories.

🎥 A Powerful Documentary Experience
Through carefully created reenactments, the film explores how memory can become a way to express what words cannot capture.

🇸🇾 Arab Premiere
Experience this Syrian documentary for the first time in the Arab world as part of the Arab Feature Documentary Competition at the Amman International Film Festival.

🏆 International Recognition
Selected for the Berlin International Film Festival, highlighting its powerful approach to storytelling and collective testimony.

💬 Live Q&A Session
Stay after the screening for a Q&A and discover more about the film’s creation, the survivors’ experiences, and the importance of preserving these stories.

🎟️ Booking Information
Seats are limited for both screenings. If a screening reaches full capacity, standby waiting lines will be available for any last-minute seats. Early booking is recommended.