01 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 If there's no theatre in these 2 months, It might get banned 02 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:06,000 In 1983 03 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:14,000 years after we were born, My brother and I found our favourite Film 04 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:21,000 We did not know this film was released in the year we were born 05 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:24,000 And after twenty years 06 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:27,000 We became theatre actors 07 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,000 So we came back to re-watch it with a fresh perspective 08 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:34,000 To see our memories through it, And admire its artistic beauty 09 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,000 After 30 years, the Syrian revolution has begun 10 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:46,000 So we got arrested, then we immigrated to France, where we remain for 13 years 11 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:51,000 And there, we re-watch the film and re-explore it 12 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:54,000 And when the Al-Assad regime fell 13 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:58,000 We decided to return home to pursue our theatrical dream 14 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:04,000 But that film is like fate , It has kept haunting us 15 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:07,000 its name has become a nightmare 16 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:13,000 I wish we could go back To being kids to re-watch it 17 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:17,000 Not to live it 18 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:21,000 It's " the Ogre" film 19 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:30,000 "The Ogre" 20 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Law of Saxony – a Short Documentary Film By : Malas Tiwns 21 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:40,000 We benefited from " The Ogre " film By the writer: " Waheed Hamed , 22 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:45,000 Directed by: Sameer seif, Musician: Hany Shenouda Starring : Adel Imam 23 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:59,000 Al-Qabbani Theatre 24 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:20,000 we want to perform in Al-Qabbani Theatre, On my responsibility 25 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Could you please open the theatre for us ? 26 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:32,000 Who could stop us from performing?, we are not committing a crime 27 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:36,000 Is Ahmad Al-Sharaa responsible? and if he stops us, we will protest ! 28 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,000 I've come back here after 13 years, not to be told "no" by anyone 29 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:43,000 I must be able to speak to someone the government ! 30 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:46,000 and at least be responsible for the theatre 31 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:50,000 Unbelievable! we can't even tell people To attend Al-Qabbani theatre 32 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,000 We can't prepare it, and perform in it ! 33 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:58,000 So I have to make a decision: either to perform in the street 34 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:03,000 Or in our chamber theatre 35 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:07,000 So, it seems as if the mule Al-Assad still ruling the country 36 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:11,000 And if people ask why we didn't perform in Al-Qabbani theatre ? 37 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,000 What should I say ? 38 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:20,000 Shall we obtain consent from the current government? 39 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Never mind ! 40 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:49,000 Imagine, hearing news as we speak that the fallen regime returned 41 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:53,000 For you, it doesn't matter, you're far away from here 42 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,000 Al-Qabbani theatre has an impact on the Arab world 43 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:59,000 Wherever we've been before it has an impact 44 00:4:00,000 --> 00:04:01,000 And as Waseem was saying 45 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:04,000 Abu Khalil Al-Qabbani Was an emigrant, and they destroyed his theatre 46 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:09,000 Anyway, Our outdoor performance will have an impact, as well 47 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:14,000 The play is not the goal; the goal for us as theatre actors 48 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:17,000 Is the first play after The fall of the regime 49 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:20,000 Never needs consent 50 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:25,000 For example :consent from Legitimacy board, or theatres directorate 51 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:36,000 I saw on social media; the "Syrian cultural gathering" 52 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:40,000 That means there are people caring about culture in Syria 53 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:45,000 The man was talking in an odd tone of voice 54 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:48,000 " I was trying to contact you all day long " he said to me 55 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:51,000 " I spoke to the former minister" he told me 56 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:56,000 and communicated with the current government and didn't get any answer 57 00:04:57,000 --> 00:05:01,000 The last answer he got was : " we won't open the theatre for now" 58 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:04,000 I agree with Mohammad's quote 59 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:07,000 That if we accept the very first waiver 60 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,000 And it's to do what they want us to do 61 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:14,000 Then they'll open the theatre for us as a gesture of consent ! 62 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:18,000 And, we, as theatre actors, cannot do anything without their consent 63 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:23,000 with that, we're all gonna wait For permission to make theatre 64 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:34,000 you'll need consent, for everything you want to do 65 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:39,000 Perform the play in the street as you said 66 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,000 You already expected that ! 67 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,000 My fear is, the street might be a bit noisy 68 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:48,000 Yes, cars noise might cause a disturbance 69 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:52,000 Everyone must stay on the sidewalk 70 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:56,000 But You don’t know how many people will show up 71 00:05:57,000 --> 00:06:03,000 I hope for a big gathering 72 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:08,000 It's not a Roman amphitheater, people will stand behind each other here. 73 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:11,000 But the street will still cause noise ! 74 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:19,000 We'll fill the space in front, but keep the street clear 75 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:24,000 I think, whoever wants to attend the play won't sit on the floor 76 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:27,000 Indeed, the weather is cold 77 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:31,000 We also don't even know if Al-Qabbani theatre is served 78 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:37,000 It's not, but Syrian people are used to such difficult conditions 79 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:40,000 it will be warm if it's crowded 80 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:45,000 It's improbable to request consent again regarding the theatrical plays 81 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:54,000 I hope one day we can say let's make plays without consents, guys 82 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:59,000 And for me, I really like performing in the street 83 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,000 Cause it can be an open door ! 84 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,000 if we want to perform a play 85 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:09,000 It's not necessary to be in theatre, maybe in a café, or a chamber 86 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:13,000 We want to perform as we want, Without the need for consent 87 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:17,000 who's the owner of Al-Khayyam theatre? how do they have consent ? 88 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,000 Actually, they own it 89 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:29,000 Really ?- -yes, perhaps Sweid's father rule it 90 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:34,000 when I said what happened with us, sweid told me : " I can help " 91 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:39,000 And he can make the theatre ready for us as we want 92 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:46,000 If the show is on the street, get a friend to shine their car lights 93 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:51,000 -it's worthy to think about -what if they perform in the neighbourhood ? 94 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:54,000 I don't intend to perform inside the neighbourhood 95 00:07:55,000 --> 00:08:00,000 But in the place where we took our photo, beside Al-Qabbani thatre 96 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:05,000 Unless there's a big crowd, we'll decide what to do then 97 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:12,000 however, that won't close any street, and the theatre will appear in photos 98 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:18,000 Visually, being next to the theatre is better 99 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:24,000 I'm excited because of that- It's a great step by the way - 100 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:34,000 we hope so, especially now, no one has the courage to make theatre 101 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:39,000 Even the Competent authorities- -They have the same name as before 102 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:43,000 By tomorrow, we will take a decision 103 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:48,000 About where shall we perform the play 104 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:52,000 People shall perform theatre, with tickets to get benefit 105 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:56,000 So each group of people can pursue any idea they want 106 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:03,000 It'll be a disaster if the government would decide everything in theatre 107 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:09,000 It would be a disaster 108 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:26,000 Law of Saxony - what ?- 109 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:29,000 Law of Saxony considered the musician a mere shadow 110 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,000 Not a human being 111 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:36,000 For example: if an ordinary citizen killed a musician 112 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:39,000 Who will be judged?- The killer, of course !- 113 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:42,000 No, they will judge the shadow- What ?! - 114 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:45,000 The killer will sit under the sun 115 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:48,000 they judge the shadow ! 116 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:52,000 They'll say "the court ruled to cut the person's neck shadow 117 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:54,000 the shadow 118 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:57,000 And the killer escape 119 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:00,000 Al-Qabbani Theatre 120 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,000 Hello friends ! they did not open the theatre for us 121 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:06,000 But our friend will open Al-khayyam theatre for us 122 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:11,000 So you walk a minute from here and you'll arrive 123 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,000 We'll perform in Al-Khayyam Theatre 124 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:23,000 And here, a group of performers will lead you there 125 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:29,000 " the two refugees – by "Malas Twins" has been moved to Al-Khayyam Theatre 126 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:42,000 we moved because we thought crowd would stand in the street 127 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:49,000 Are you attending the play ? -Yes, we are- 128 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:52,000 The "Malas Twins" play ? -yes 129 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:55,000 Well, it's me 130 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:59,000 I'm Muafaq Massoud's daughter - -how's your father, how's everything? 131 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,000 All is good- 132 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:04,000 our play moved to Al-Khayyam Theatre 133 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:07,000 A group of friends will be here to tell people that 134 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,000 Will start a new revolution because they didn't open Al-Qabbani theatre for us 135 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:13,000 -so you are ready for that ! 136 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:16,000 I am recording because of that 137 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,000 Are you the younger daughter ? How old are you now ? 138 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:22,000 23 years old- 139 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:28,000 I left the country 14 years ago, you were 11 years old at that time 140 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:34,000 I remember you, Did you use to visit our office?- Yes, we used to - 141 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:43,000 -maybe people will come here ? 142 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:47,000 -we need someone to stand by that door, and someone to stand by the other 143 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:52,000 we will perform in Al-Khayyam Theatre 144 00:11:55,000 --> 00:12:05,000 We won't let people in until there are many 145 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:09,000 Alright, see you later 146 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:18,000 Hello ! 147 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:24,000 Let me tell a secret " this man got arrested because of me and Mohammad 148 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,000 7 month and a half 149 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,000 We also run away from the country because of this man 150 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:51,000 we are grateful to all martyrs, we are here today because of them 151 00:13:56,000 --> 00:14:02,000 Al-Assad brothers are out now And Malas brothers are here 152 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:16,000 The first theatrical play after the fall of Al-Assad regime 153 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:09,000 The traitors are those who slaughtered the kids 154 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:12,000 And raped women, 155 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:15,000 the traitors are those who slaughtered civilians based on their belonging 156 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:18,000 Abu Abdullah Al-Saghir said in the "Crimson Manuscript" 157 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:23,000 "God created religion to ease our burdens, so how did it turn into all this evil ?" 158 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:27,000 Before you speak in God name You must get to know God, 159 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,000 In Chamber Theatre 160 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,000 During an ordinary damask sunny day 161 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:36,000 I opened the Window 162 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,000 As what we always do in our play 163 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:46,000 But this time I met a man points his gun at me 164 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:50,000 He entered our theatre and house as well without a permission 165 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:53,000 He was like Brecht 166 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,000 But with a gun 167 00:15:57,000 --> 00:16:00,000 With that, he became the third actor in the play 168 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:03,000 Without him knowing 169 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:06,000 -are you yelling ? What do you want ?- 170 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:09,000 What ? Are you yelling ? 171 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,000 Yes, why ? are you ? 172 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,000 I am not !- What is that, then ?- 173 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,000 just yelling !- 174 00:16:17,000 --> 00:16:19,000 So am I a freak and can't hear ? 175 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:24,000 I am yelling but not cursing - 176 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:27,000 really, I am not 177 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:32,000 are you gonna call the police ? -Yes- 178 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:35,000 Did you see your photo in the Newspaper ? 179 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,000 What is in the Newspaper ? 180 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:42,000 there will be a photo of you tomorrow, Sir, in the newspaper 181 00:16:43,000 --> 00:16:45,000 You won't be able to see it - What ?- 182 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,000 This is unbelievable 183 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:03,000 Why did you killed the officer, Adel ? 184 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:08,000 I want to free people from the law of Saxony, Hussien! 185 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:14,000 But You have restored the law of the jungle, my friend ! 186 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:17,000 Open a record, please 187 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:22,000 With the date and time of the accident 188 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:33,000 This is great, Hussien ! 189 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:36,000 What it's kind ? 190 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:42,000 -What is your name ? Adel Al-Ibrahimy- 191 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:55,000 The Ogre - 192 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:37,000 After couple of months 193 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:42,000 We performed a new theatrical show, Produced by the Ministry of Culture 194 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:46,000 So we toured all the Syrian cities 195 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:52,000 And because of a report from the cultural affairs officer in Aleppo 196 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:55,000 They cancelled our theatrical play 197 00:18:56,000 --> 00:19:01,000 And now we bid farewell the city, heading to France 198 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:04,000 And here we are staring at our fate 199 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:08,000 To the film that born with us 200 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:11,000 Perhaps in this world 201 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:16,000 We should give birth to children, in the same year 202 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:20,000 That rose-tinted films came out 203 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:26,000 So, they won't live under the law of Saxony 204 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:29,000 The law of Saxony 205 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:34,000 "this film is dedicated To the memory of Abu Khalil Al-Qabbani" 206 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:40,000 The pioneer of Arab theater, whose theater was burned down in 1883 207 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:45,000 And he said : " The theater is the pulse of the nation, 208 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:51,000 "and if the theater is lost, the voice that awakens the people is lost"