Feras Fayyad

Celebrated for his profound and evocative storytelling, Syrian filmmaker Feras Fayyad was born in Aleppo, Syria in 1984 and has been active in the film industry since 2007. His works primarily belong to the documentary genre, with his most notable films including “Last Men in Aleppo” and “The Cave”, both of which have received widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including an Oscar nomination. Fayyad's authorial style is marked by his raw portrayal of human suffering and resilience, often focusing on the impacts of war on ordinary lives in his homeland.

Fayyad, a true artist at heart, channels his compassion for his war-torn homeland and its people into his powerful, thought-provoking films, gifting the world a rare glimpse into the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity.