<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus, filming began today on the new drama series "Caesar," one of the most anticipated productions of the year. The 30-episode series, divided into ten trilogies, tells human stories inspired by real events at Saydnaya Prison, one of Syria's most controversial prisons.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187,48%,51%);">Distinguished team</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2e42690f-bef5-47fa-ae2c-8b96b0232aba.jpg"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series' crew includes a group of elite Syrian writers, including Najib Nasir, Adnan Awda, Zuhair Al-Mulla, Mu'ayyad Al-Nabulsi, and Louay Al-Nouri. The series is directed by Safwan Mustafa Nemo, while "POWER Production" is in charge of producing it, under the supervision of artistic producer Yamen Set Al-Baneen.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187,48%,51%);">"The Path of Pain": The First Trilogy</span> </h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/816d82da-83c4-4929-a82f-84aa277c77cb.webp"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">celebrity</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">news,</span></span> announcements <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">, and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">only through the Special app, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social media app</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with unique features. 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It explores the painful human stories that unfolded inside Saydnaya Prison, a site of arrest and torture during the Syrian revolution.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187,48%,51%);">Safwan Nemou reveals details of the work</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/0020d4b9-2015-45c9-8fb2-e284620d2f27.jpeg"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In a statement to Anadolu Agency, director Safwan Mustafa Namou confirmed that the series is not limited to the dramatic aspect, but rather represents a documented historical testimony, adding:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> “We were keen to film in real locations where the violations occurred, because we didn’t just want to present dramatic scenes, but rather to recreate a real experience that would make the viewer experience the details as if they were happening right in front of them.”</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187,48%,51%);">Ghassan Massoud's return</span> </h4><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2046a72b-a569-49bb-8dfc-2285685ac105.jpeg"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Caesar" marks the return of star Ghassan Massoud to Syrian drama after a period of absence. Massoud expressed his great enthusiasm for the project, which he sees as an opportunity to present a distinctive artistic work that touches on the suffering of Syrians.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In press statements, artist Ghassan Massoud said, "Participating in 'Caesar' is an artistic and moral responsibility. It is not just a dramatic work, but a documentation of a pivotal stage in Syria's history. The characters we play are not imaginary; they represent real voices who suffered and faced their fate during that period."</p><h5 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187,48%,51%);">anticipation and waiting</span></h5><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Caesar" has generated great anticipation among Syrian and Arab audiences, due to the sensitive and poignant subject it addresses. The series is expected to achieve great success when it airs on television after the holy month of Ramadan.</p>