CLEAN : Cannes Spotlight: Syria documentary uses amateur footage

The transcript discusses the significance of names, the impact of cinema in Syrian history, and a personal journey in filmmaking. It highlights the challenges faced by filmmakers in Syria, the power of images, and the collaborative process of creating a film. The speaker reflects on their own experiences and the importance of truth and human rights in their work.

What does the speaker imply about the role of music during civil wars?

• Music is irrelevant during conflicts.

• Music serves as a distraction from the war.

• Music is banned during civil wars.

• Music is a composite element that people often turn to.

How did cinema play a role in Syrian history according to the speaker?

• It became a medium for political propaganda.

• It was ignored by the regime.

• It was used to entertain the masses.

• It allowed people to vote through images.

What was declared as the most dangerous enemy for the regime?

• The written word

• The image

• The spoken word

• The internet

What realization did the speaker have about their role in filmmaking?

• They were not involved in the creative process.

• They were only an observer.

• They were following and collaborating with a co-author.

• They were the sole creator of the film.

How did the speaker describe their collaboration with their co-author?

• As an amazing process filled with suspense

• As a distant and impersonal process

• As a challenging and frustrating experience

• As a simple and straightforward task