The Damascus International Film Festival is in the very important political period: first, because Syria is opening up to the world and, secondly, that the festival in a country increasingly important strategic and political because of the general situation in the Middle East, and, thirdly, because Syria is a part of the traditions of tolerance, particularly religious tolerance and the involvement of all with each other.
 The festival in the country such as Syria has a great importance, not only for the people in Syria, but for the image of Syria in the world.
This festival is her since 1979, but held once every two years. I am fans of the idea of making it a year, which gives a form of continuity,
 you are very lucky that the director of the festival is Mr. Mohammad Al-Ahmad the lover of cinema. It is man who knows a lot about the film and loves film, a keen and I think that this is the key to success.
One problem is the lack of galleries, as introduced the films of the Festival in hall for up to (480) seats is a problem in some way. But I learned that next year you will have a broader and better rooms for the reception of the public.