Writing Society On-Screen

This talk explores how storytelling mirrors society when adapted for the screen transforming collective experiences into cinematic and television narratives that capture the rhythm of real life. Through his work, Mohamed Salah Al-Azab reflects on how social realities, values, and cultural shifts are translated into visual language, revealing the intricate relationship between writer, audience, and medium. The session also examines the creative and ethical dimensions of representing society on-screen, and how film and television shape memory, dialogue, and identity in contemporary Arab culture.