On Dreams, the Surreal and the Liberation of Syria (and Homs)
Switzerland, January 2026
FILM,
Documentary, Experimental,
8 min.
- directed by
- Julie-Yara Atz
- Status
- In distribution
Using surreal yet realistic images, the director films her hometown of Homs after the long-awaited fall of the Assad regime. Time stands still, everything looks new. The future is open to dreams and hopes, but also to uncertainties.
credits
- World Premiere
- January 2026
- Original Version
- Arabic, English (french/english subtitles), colour, DCP, 8 min.
- ISAN
- 0000-0007-A572-0000-2-0000-0000-V
- Production
- JoY
- Producer
- Julie-Yara Atz, Julie Sando
- directed by
- Julie-Yara Atz
- Cinematography
- Julie-Yara Atz
- Editing
- Julie-Yara Atz
- Location Sound Mix
- Julie-Yara Atz
- Sound Design
- Nicolas Baviere
World Sales / World Rights
- World Rights
- JoY
Festivals
(a selection)
-
Glasgow, 19th Glasgow Short Film Festival
18.03.2026 - 22.03.2026 -
Solothurn, 61. Solothurner Filmtage
21.01.2026 - 28.01.2026