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They Were Here

20008mAmmar al-Beik

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In this contemplative homage to an important part of Damascene industrial history, the filmmaker revives the old steam engine plant of Damascus, once a symbol of optimistic belief in development, but now a deserted and desolate place.

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What is They Were Here (2000) about?

In this contemplative homage to an important part of Damascene industrial history, the filmmaker revives the old steam engine plant of Damascus, once a symbol of optimistic belief in development, but now a deserted and desolate place.

How long is They Were Here?

They Were Here has a runtime of 8 min and premiered in 2000.

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