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Go West: a boost for Syrian cinemas

Published: 22 June, 2009, 12:58
Edited: 17 May, 2010, 12:16


Syria has less than forty cinemas across the country, but they're virtually empty. Owners blame the decline on the long and strict censorship process and the high taxes levied on imported films. But could this change?

 
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Mohd Raffid May 17, 2010, 07:25 quote
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Hi , if a newer and a family oriented cinema come to town do you think it will bring in the crowd. Is the strict vetting of the films still exist in Syria censorship board. Thank you

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