Egyptian actor Nur al-Sharif is currently working on a feature film about the Palestinian Intifada and the latest developments on the Arab and political arenas.
Nur, also, is going to direct a theatrical performance with the students of the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts, Damascus, according to Syria Times.
During a visit to Syria, al-Sharif held a meeting with the students of the Institute where he stressed the necessity for actors to follow up local and Arab political developments, because it is a basic requirement for the actor that enables him to interact with masses in a successful way.
Syrian Playwright Mamdouh Odwan reviewed the eventful career of al-Sahrif and his commitment to Arab causes, especially Palestinian issue.
Nur al-Sharif has earlier played the role of Naji al-Ali, the Palestinian caricaturist who was assassinated in 1987 because of his firm nationalist stands in defense of the question of his people – Albawaba.com
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