A Ramadan series between the illustrious, the less illustrious, and the losers
The impact of some series did not save the Ramadan season from great weakness. We saw 4 joint works (Lebanese – Syrian) and 6 Syrian; The values between them are negligible. A sequence that begins with one impression and ends with another. Thirty chapters revealed the emptiness and confirmed the length. This is the season when names shine more than books. Led by actors, the works reached safety, some of whom did not need to travel to their place preserved in memory. The effect is not always to exaggerate the characters. He is the subject of what is happening.
Very special
The classification criterion is artistic value only. The Syrian series “Mal Al-Kaffan” shined with meaning and topped the list of the best. Here, “Al-Jabr Market” is like Syria. Price manipulation, monopolies and mercantile gluttony epitomize the cruelty of reality to its man. Writers Ali Waji and Yamen al-Hajli's screenplay manages to describe a stage in front of director Saif al-Suba'i's camera where conscience is sold, their people are paid, and regret comes belatedly. It is presented with a remarkable story that proves its artistic value and the meaning behind the lines within its wonderful projections in contemporary society.
This season's drama consists of two episodes called Case. The first was Lebanon, represented by the Syrian presence, Mehyar Kathour and the guest of honor, Dima Al-Jundi. “Amaal” series raised the voice of women from silence. His finger is directly on the wound, and his conscience is clear. In front of Syrian director Rami Hanna's camera, a scene of injustice is depicted. Lebanese writer Nadine Jaber's text depicted a situation that can be projected in every society where women are led to a destiny determined by men. This series can achieve what a demonstration or protest, or a demand for justice that doesn't resonate, can't. Here is his position. She took center stage in the season, pushing women's issues into the spotlight.
Another magazine series is “Close Your Eyes.” An honest Syrian work that tells the story of people with autism spectrum disorder and co-existence in societies where there are no “differents”. Ahmad al-Mulla and Louway al-Nuri wrote a text intended to proclaim love and embrace the soul, exalting its role in healing and restoration. Sometimes he wandered off, but he was sophisticated in his treatment, not seeking a position in the middle of the herd. Trace the journey of an autistic person from childhood to adulthood. He surrounded him with good and bad people, and taught a lesson from every situation. It was a school he did not know. He shone in the darkness and lit the paths. More importantly, it created awareness about handling special cases. Here, he focused his attention, and shined. The result is a hot play that creates impact and doesn't follow convention.
Although there are many contenders, “Taj” is one of the leading creations that confidently performs in its position. This Syrian series recalls a phase and relives an era. Omar Abu Sada's screenplay and Samir al-Barqawi's camera go beyond the expected drama of the French occupation of Syria, immersing us in a complete, breathtaking spectacle. Damascus was at the height of its existence, and its young men and women assumed their influential roles. A series that transcends condemnation of aggression. It pays tribute to the sacrifices and a beautiful Syrian period in which the tramway crossed its streets, shining with its cultural mobility, social coexistence and the role of women in writing its history.
Very low spec
Outstanding category, followed by less outstanding works. “Ouled Badia” can be classified between two levels, after excelling in its first category, confused as the episodes passed, it progressed to the first place. His characters are leading. But the script of Ali Waji and Yaman al-Hijli fell into obscurity despite the brilliance of the verses. Apart from overwhelmingly portraying everything as black, the series does not say that water will only be given if the watering man gives it. He tackled topics including decay, the dirty past, the line of space and the monster man, and when he told everything he had, he filled out the story with the intention of extending its life.
Let's go to “Al-Arabji 2”. He fueled his story by introducing the manager's daughter to the game and confronting the “Shadow”, and he knows how to attract attention. The continuation of the story does not bring a significant difference to its previous successes, although it is less flashy and manages to push its rhythm forward. It is a suspenseful series that devotes a lot of space to the intelligence of its hero “Apto” (Basem Yakur, in an excellent performance) and confirms his ability to turn the character of Dima Kandaloft “Batur” into a lever of action. .
A failed business
One of them is the serial “2024” starring Nadine Enjeem. A world of chases, policing and action, within a seemingly loose text, its conversational sheen faded and gaps intruded into its context. He doesn't “jump” into the familiar scene when he arrests the drug dealer (who eventually gets killed and the two heroes get married!). No need for a second part.
Another series that combines not having much value is “The End Point”. He moved after a long time, but his steps faltered. His story (Fadi Hussein) tried to cross the mobster, the victim, the blackmail and the dilemma in a different way, so the pace was slower, the impact less. Something is missing without the kills as his winning horse. A skilled captain managed to overcome the waves and save the boat from sinking, but director Mohamed Abdel Aziz did not do his best. Although the tapestry of Abu Farhad and the prestigious names were arbitrary, the story was left with no room to prove itself, so it didn't achieve what it wanted, even if it deserved a chance.
The Lebanese-Syrian series “A Look of Love” failed. A work without significant addition. His beating was boring and he didn't save face. His idea of presenting love in a sweet, philosophical form collided with the process of turning motives into lost desires. The idea is appreciated if it is accompanied by a coherent text and neat direction that attracts attention. Didn't happen. The result was thought to be certain in the presence of Basil Ghayat, but there was disappointment. Carmen Sipes gave a good performance in a bad series.
Poor execution also affected the “Breaking the Bones of Basements” sequel, which failed to return for a second installment. The issue of security, corruption, abuses, the rule of the strong over the weak, and the Syrian man hanging around his neck are important attitudes if cast in a solid mold and captured by a more confident camera. Betting on past success does not guarantee future success. The series is a “victim” of a losing race.
