Documentary filming of Fadel Shaker in Turkey, due to the similarities between it and Beirut.

The recently aired documentary series on Shahid, in which Jordanian artist Emad Azmi portrays Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker, has generated widespread public interest, both on social media and in the artistic community, given its portrayal of one of the most controversial stories in the Arab art world.

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On the other hand, actor Emad Azmy expressed his feelings about the role, saying that he felt extremely happy when he was offered the role, but at the same time, he felt a bit apprehensive due to the heavy responsibility it entailed, especially since the character is real and well-known in the Arab world.

Documentary filming of Fadl Shaker in Türkiye In this regard, Imad Azmi noted that the documentary was filmed in Turkey, after unsuccessful attempts to film in Lebanon. Turkey was specifically chosen because of its striking visual similarities to Beirut, which helped create the realistic atmosphere of the film.

Regarding the scene closest to his heart, Emad Azmy stated: “There was a surreal scene between Fadl Shaker in 2013 and his mother… This scene touched me personally.”

Interview with Fadl Shaker: The Biggest Challenge From here, Emad Azmy revealed that the biggest challenge in this work wasn't the performance or filming, but rather his personal meeting with Fadl Shaker, whom he insisted on meeting despite the difficulties, explaining: "It was a bit difficult, but I was very insistent, so I wouldn't get the character from the interviews. I couldn't feel him until I sat with him."

Fadl gave him freedom... and the cup of coffee was an exception. Emad Azmy explained that Fadel Shaker gave him complete freedom to embody the character, and only interfered in one detail related to the way he held the coffee cup, adding: “Otherwise, we were talking about feelings and emotions… Fadel was very supportive.”

Are 9 episodes enough to tell the story? In response to a question about whether nine episodes would be enough to tell Fadl Shaker's complete story, Azmy answered frankly: No, there are many stories I've heard that didn't exist. It could reach twenty episodes, and I don't know if it would give Mr. Fadl Shaker his full due.

Azmy also pointed out that Fadl Shaker's difficult childhood may have been the reason for the hypersensitivity that distinguished him as an artist, stressing: "I think so, but as he grew older he was able to express his feelings."

Fadel Shaker's response after the documentary was shown In another context, Emad Azmy concluded his talk by pointing out that Fadl Shaker had watched the work and expressed his great happiness with what he had seen, a reaction that carried a great deal of satisfaction.