Mohammad Al Attar

Mohammad Al Attar is a Syrian playwright who graduated from Damascus University in 2002. His play 'Withdrawal' was adapted for performances in: London, New York, New Delhi, Berlin, Tunisia and Beirut. ‘Online’ was premiered at London's Royal Court Theatre, and 'Could you please look into the camera?' premiered in Glasgow and Seoul in April 2012.

Syria: revolution or civil war?

We need to understand what the Syrians want, fear, believe, and why they act in the way they do. It is not an easy task. But it is the only way if you really hold that the future of Syria must be in the hands of the Syrian people and not in the hands of external powers.

By Odai Al-Zoubi and Mohammad Al Attar

/ 21 Apr 2013

Orwa Nyrabia and the absurdity of cinema detention

To Orwa Nyrabia and thousands of Syrians who are detained along with our hearts in the cells of the tyrant.

By Mohammad Al Attar

/ 2 Sep 2012

Images of our Syrian revolution: leaked in a losing gamble?

What a terrible coincidence. On the third of February 2012 on the first ever commemoration of the 1982 Hama massacre, another atrocity took place in Homs's Al Khaldyia neighbourhood, but this time, with photographs and video footage.

By Mohammad Al Attar

/ 16 Apr 2012