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Higher Institute of Cinema Presents
The King will not fall!
A true story that happened in one of the Syrian regime's detention facilities
So, do you want to continue?
Let's.
I think you should just accept this score...
because it's clear...
You're so sure of yourself.
Why not?
Everything's in my hand.
No, not everything.
Did you bring the pen and the paper I asked for?
I have them.
But before that...
there is one small condition.
Aren't you the one they call the optimistic bookworm?
And the novelist without compare?
I want you to tell me a short story.
Just a story, for someone.
A story?
This is my playing field.
Now you're on my territory,
watch out.
CHECK MATE
Come with me.
I want you to tell this kid a story.
Alright?
Don't forget we have an agreement.
Don't be afraid my sister.
Don't be afraid.
I won't hurt you.
What's his name?
Ziad.
Come here,
come here sweety.
No sister, don't panic!
I'm just here to tell him a story.
Ziad, come here.
Come sit next to me.
Once upon a time, there was a sparrow flying in the sky.
What's a sparrow?
A sparrow?
A sparrow is a bird that flies in the sky.
And it has wings, so it can fly,
high up in the sky.
What are wings?
He doesn't know anything.
I gave birth to him here.
Wings...
Wings are...
I want a sparrow.
What ?!
I want a sparrow.
- Get inside! - I want to see the sky.
- I am telling you, GET INSIDE! - I want the sky.
There are no sparrows!
And there is no sky!
And you, bookworm...
You need to understand...
there's no such thing called check mate.
The king will not fall!
The king will not fall!