The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Cultural Forum hosted Syrian writer and director Dr. Mamdouh Hamada on the evening of the day before yesterday, at the Foundation’s headquarters in Jabal Amman, in the presence of a select group of writers, artists and those concerned.
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During a dialogue titled "The Story in the Crucible of Writing: The Art of Dramatic Writing," moderated by Nizar Al-Hamoud, Director of the Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library, Dr. Mamdouh discussed the art of dramatic writing and drama in Syria in particular, in addition to his personal experience in both writing and directing.
He explained that for him, dramatic writing is not merely a profession, but rather a lifelong path, during which he has dedicated over thirty years to screenwriting.
Dr. Mamdouh noted the impact of the political events in the region on his life as a child, particularly the 1967 war, which directly affected his life. He remarked that had that war not occurred, he would now be working the land he owned.
Dr. Mamdouh recalled his childhood, when he and his family were displaced in 1967 to Damascus, and then to other governorates, where they were exposed to diverse environments from which he gained life experience despite the hardships of the time and his young age.
He explained the relationship between writer and director in the production of any artistic work, emphasizing that it should be based on collaboration and the exchange of constructive ideas to enhance the value of the final product.
He pointed out that a writer can transform everyday events into comedic or dramatic works with valuable messages. Dr. Mamdouh also reviewed the different types of comedy, some purely for entertainment and others that carry purposeful humanitarian messages.
The audience became familiar with Hamada's work through a long list of important dramas that achieved high viewership ratings in the Arab world, such as "Six-Star Family," "Seven-Star Family," "A Hero of This Time," "Spotlight," "The Exposed World," "What's This Talk About?" "Lost Village," "The Ruin," and other prominent works.
It is worth noting that this discussion took place on the sidelines of Dr. Mamdouh Hamada's participation in two training workshops: the first, "The Journey of the Text from Literature to Screenplay," and the second, "General Introductions to Screenwriting."
These workshops were part of the second cycle of the Shams Academy for Performing Arts project, one of the projects supported by the Cultural Grants Program at the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation.
