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The Byzantines are preparing for a new
invasion of the islands under our control

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It's not unlikely that their goal
is to reclaim Acre or Alexandria

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We didn't build this fleet
just to transport troops

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Allah Akbar!

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Making Mu'awiya was
truly a dream come true

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Allah Akbar!

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Mu'awiya is, in fact, a
central and pivotal figure

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He played a key role in the
establishment of the Islamic State

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Mu'awiya was the first to lay the
foundation for a modern Islamic state

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Mu'awiya series
was full of challenges

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This historical project had unique
circumstances and a sense of tension

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We conducted extensive research to
complete the project, it was no small feat

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At first glance, it seemed...

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frankly, daunting
and overwhelming

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The story of Mu'awiya is really
something completely amazing

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We didn't just have a
post-production team

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We had an entire army
of skilled technicians

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They each contributed their expertise
to make Mu'awiya a resounding success

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Mu'awiya

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Mu'awiya series is like a dream

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and by that, we mean a massive
ambitious drama production

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MBC brought this vision to life

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The journey to prepare for this
dream spanned over a decade

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- Mu'awiya series tells the story...
- "Hana Al-Omair"

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of the founder of the Islamic
State after the era of the Caliphate

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There are undoubtedly
major highlights in this project

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It's one of those projects where
exceptional resources were allocated

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Didn't you hear the Messenger of
Allah when I stood with him on Uhud...

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Abu Bakr and Omar were with us

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He struck the
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"Uhud, be firm"

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It's easy for any researcher, historian
or writer to claim historical accuracy

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but uncovering what truly happened
in history is far more challenging

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In fact, any team of
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to face criticism from historical
reviewers scrutinizing their work

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But our team, and I in particular
welcomed the historical scrutiny

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because it helped resolve the major
conflicts found in the historical accounts

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The decisions made regarding
the narrative were reassuring

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The biggest challenge was striking a
balance between historical accuracy

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and artistic appeal

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As writers, we're naturally drawn
to beauty over strict scientific rigor

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We chose to focus on what was
agreed upon by historical sources

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Especially when dealing with
such a unique and influential figure

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A figure who changed the
course of Islamic and Arab history

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Mu'awiya avoided war, preferring
to achieve his goals through politics

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Mu'awiya avoided war, preferring
to achieve his goals through politics

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He also harbored a grand vision

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to expand Islamic
lands from east to west

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There's no doubt that this is a
monumental production for MBC

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It employed techniques that set it apart
from traditional Arab historical dramas

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The series also adopted
a unique narrative style

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It was completely different
even in terms of filming

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unlike anything produced before

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Where could we film such a
project? And who could execute it?

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What kind of technical
team would be needed?

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What technologies were required?

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When they sent me the story

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I thought it to be a
great story and powerful

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It is an epic character to us
so you know we wanted it epic...

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which makes it very interesting
for a cinematographer, you know

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We are looking for
this kind of project

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My experience with MBC
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and I like working with them
they are, I would say professional

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so this is my first historical
project of this scale

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So, I was supposed to read
the script and also read the...

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like historical things about it

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and it was quite
interesting I liked it a lot

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We faced challenges
in different dialects

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This is because the Levantine dialect
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You were on your way to
Saffin with your faith guiding you

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But now, you and your worldly desires
have taken precedence over your faith

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- Even during casual conversations...
- "Nayef Al-Dhufairy, Actor"

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We were discussing
the themes of the series

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Come on, everyone!

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I've been analyzing and
reflecting on this for months

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Of course,
Arabic-language series...

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I feel they have the
power to unite Arabs

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As they are meant for
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Celebrity actors...

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were surprised when we asked them
to deliver their lines in Classical Arabic

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My Lady, the orders are
clear no one is to leave...

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The Classical Arabic
test is no easy task

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Our original plan was...

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to bring together stars
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This beautiful blend of Arab
artistic stars in this project

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and working alongside them as
an actor helped me refine my craft

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People...

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who worshipped Muhammad...

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Muhammad has passed away

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but those who worship Allah...

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Allah is eternal
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The biggest audio
challenge was the ADR

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We re-recorded many actors'
voices to ensure proper pronunciation

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This required renting
10 studios worldwide

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to re-record the
voices of all the actors

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Let's create a drama based
on what we all agree upon

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without altering or
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or distorting historical truths

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From the start, we chose
an experienced producer

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with a long track
record in the field

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We studied the project's
requirements from the very beginning

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I revisited the script multiple
times to simplify and break it down

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Frankly, the production journey of
Mu'awiya was incredibly complex

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Each episode felt
like a standalone film

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We checked all the Arab
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to explore where our
research journey would lead

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It took us to many countries, all
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then to the edges of Siberia
before returning to Azerbaijan

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We then moved to Georgia where
we began preparing for the project

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However, we discovered that Georgia
lacked sufficient filming locations

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The technical crews
were also inadequate

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We considered utilizing Jordan's
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and Georgia's lush greenery, but ultimately
continued our search until Armenia

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Finally, we settled in Tunisia, where we
found the perfect locations for the project

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Finally, we settled in Tunisia, where we
found the perfect locations for the project

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Tunisia provided the ideal
setting to film this series

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with its abundant resources, it was the
perfect place to bring this project to life

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Show them this way

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- Constantinople?
- Constantinople

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No doubt that Lojain Ismail is honored
to portray such a significant character

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It's a tremendous
responsibility to carry

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Prepare the catapult again

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We had a script, historical data
and real-life characters to work on

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Our task was to bring those
characters to life for the audience

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We must stand shoulder to
shoulder for our own safety...

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for our children and
for all parts of Syria

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Welcome

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Scene 3, take 2

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Okay, ready

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and action!

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Whenever I say that I am playing
the role of Ali Ibn Abi Talib...

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there would be a sense
of awe on the receiver

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But I believe historical drama is
just as important as historical texts

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This is a historical era
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Say what you want, Mu'awiya

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If it's within my power I
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If you allow me to build the
first fleet for the Muslim armies...

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the Byzantines will never
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His personal qualities were
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Through his his historical journey
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that are confirmed and
documented in numerous references

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You'll discover that this
man was dignified, strong, just

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wise and deeply human

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Amer... Sawda

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is a fictional character not
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but when you consider
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and the historical context...

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It makes sense that a
character like her would exist

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because she's tied to figures
who were historically significant

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I read and studied the character
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"Nezar Al-Sulimany, Actor"

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I realized his appearance and
stature were nothing like mine

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Praise be to Allah

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and blessings from Allah
upon those He has chosen

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Amr is historically known as a
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Amr Ibn al-Aas went through
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from the age of
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Ongoing charity...

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and beneficial knowledge...

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and a righteous son
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From the very beginning
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by the sheer number of people
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from horse riding training
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even the acting coaches

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I loved it so
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we were part of a big workshop

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Another massive
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You rarely see such intricate
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When actors put on their costumes
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It helps them connect
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We designed a massive collection of
clothing featuring over 18,000 pieces

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in addition to shields,
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all supervised by the
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Every stitch had
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We had about 65
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They've been with us
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This isn't a documentary
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We have a dyeing workshop
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The back of the dress is
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Or repairing leather garments
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to keep them
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A series like this has a huge
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I didn't want to add unnecessary
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or long hair, as was
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I wanted the look to feel
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and to stay true to
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We worked hard to finalize
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They needed to reflect changes
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since the characters
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and action!

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Fakihta!

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Even the smallest
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hairstyles,
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were carefully designed to help
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Mu'awiya's character
spans from age 25 to 75

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Capturing his appearance across
these stages was incredibly challenging

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are making a series on par with
productions in America or London

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Everything was available to us

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An international team was also brought
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Three...

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There were many complex
tasks that required a global team

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We chose an exceptional production
designer, Renato Cseh from Hungary

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The construction is a
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the set decoration and the props

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I truly enjoyed creating
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and also I really enjoyed
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like we have to do this research

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and we have to look for the proper
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what we can use and
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It's very exciting to
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Mu'awiya series features
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Could we realistically
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How should we construct these
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and the plan for the project?

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How do we alter the city's appearance
across different historical stages?

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How did the filming
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It was so incredible that even
as an actor, I couldn't believe it

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How did they manage to change
the location from Mecca to Medina?

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And how much that helps actors
feel like they're truly in that place

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The feeling of being
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I think I've seen the most
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and props and set
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We wanted to build a set
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during the period around 15 AH

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then in 34 AH,
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We made many script changes after seeing
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When we saw the palace
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Many of the story's events
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We revised the script to match the
grandeur of the locations and sets

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The most challenging
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We brought in ships
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based on historical records
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Should we build 30,
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Or build just three and use
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We would rehearse extensively
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We worked on choreography
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So, be focused, guys, be focused

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and... action!

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We arrived at the filming location
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Especially since some of us hadn't
done historical roles in a long time

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We also trained to ride camels
and practiced combat techniques

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This is one of the first times I've seen
this level of preparation in the Arab world

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- Allah Akbar!
- Allah Akbar!

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- Allah Akbar!
- Allah Akbar!

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When I trained
for the battles...

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I felt much more confident
going into the shoot fully prepared

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It's the first time
I've seen horses...

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move on cue when
the director says, Action!

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These are exceptionally
well-trained horses

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Three, two, one... action!

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Attack!

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There's no series
in the Arab world...

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that has depicted ten battles...

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with the level of professionalism
this project has achieved

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We had to stage battles...

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involving 40 to 45
thousand participants

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We had to deliver a
project of this massive scale

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After I was offered the role...

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I read about Ziyad Ibn Abih
and was amazed by his story

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He's a remarkable and
historically significant figure

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Unfortunately, I
was among those...

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who didn't know
much about him before

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If we have no choice but war...

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then we must prepare for it

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We aimed to create
the right combination

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We aimed to create
the right combination

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pairing a top director with
a world-class battle director

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We can't present battles
the way we did ten years ago

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My duty here was to create
the big battles of Mu'awiya's

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Like the battles of
Badr and Hunayn...

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Yarmouk and Saffin...

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and then the biggest one
which is the Battle of the Masts

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which is the one we're filming

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The main thing for me on this battle
was to make everything looks real

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so that means less
high-speed shots...

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more handheld camera

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and more to be inside
the fight instead of outside

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Let's go!

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Strike with all your
might, men of Allah!

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Come on, quickly, quickly!

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Every battle has
its own unique case

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and requires its own
preparations and details

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We designed and
tested numerous weapons

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Filming a single battle
was a monumental task

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is equivalent to ten
days in drama filming

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It was inevitable that we'd
hire a visual effects team

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They were essential for
achieving the scale we envisioned

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especially for a project
as massive as Mu'awiya

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The amount of visual effects
in Mu'awiya was enormous

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That's why we partnered with
the German company VFX Hog

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They distributed the workload
across 12 companies worldwide

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from Taiwan to Los
Angeles and Vancouver

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We had over 2,500 shots

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One of the biggest challenges was
planning and managing the workload

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across all post-production
departments working on the project

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We had to film over a thousand hours
of mockups for each soldier and horse

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with state of the art technologies
for real-time rendering

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AI-driven textual backgrounds...

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Advanced simulations
and auto rigging

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and cloud-based
collaboration with all vendors

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The Battle of the Masts is the
largest naval battle ever depicted

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in Arab drama and cinema

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Battle of the Masts is a very complex
over-water battle and under-water battle

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There's fire on water,
archers and soldiers fighting

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So, we hired a company
specializing in this type of battle

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to bring our vision to life
both creatively and technically

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Over 11,200 stunt performers
worked on this project

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A team of professionals
was involved in every battle

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from specialized cinematographers
to an underwater filming team...

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and a team of divers to
ensure the safety of the actors...

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during scenes involving
drowning or falling into water

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Preparing to film naval battles
requires more effort than other battles

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because of the
intricate details involved

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Especially when simulating
rain on the sea surface...

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or storms and thunder on ships

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We always had four or five ambulances
on standby with medical crews

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Especially during battles to
handle any potential injuries

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Lojain broke his hand
during one of the battles

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Even though we had all the
necessary safety measures in place

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You know, I wasn't spared
from injuries during the battles

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Nevertheless, Lojain insisted on
continuing filming the very next day

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Every specialized team
involved in this project...

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gave their absolute
best at every moment

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In our line of work, we're used to
change and unexpected challenges

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So, we always have a main
plan and a backup for emergencies

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There is no power or
strength except with Allah

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In severe weather
conditions, you need...

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alternatives to your
usual filming approach

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I remember that we
faced a severe storm

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and wind speeds reached
nearly 120 km per hour

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It damaged the green
screens we had set up

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over 100 meters long
and 10 meters high

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despite all our precautions

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While filming the
Battle of Siffin...

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heavy rain and
strong winds hit us

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tents were destroyed, and the
horses and extras were affected

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My biggest concern throughout
the project was keeping the team safe

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In all our projects...

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we focus heavily on
training young talent

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especially those from
the MBC Academy

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We're proud to say
that in Mu'awiya...

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We trained about 48 young men
and women from Saudi Arabia

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They worked across
various stages and specialties

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Some assisted the cinematographers
while others worked with the directing team

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Some joined the production team
and others worked on set design

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while others collaborated with
the costume and makeup teams

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- What sets this project apart...
- "Iyad El-Rimawi, music composer"

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is our complete reliance
on cinematic techniques

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We recorded the music at Smecky
Studio in Prague, Czech Republic

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It's one of the top studios
used for Hollywood films

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It is one of Europe's most
renowned orchestras...

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It is one of Europe's most
renowned orchestras...

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The City of Prague
Philharmonic Orchestra

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It's a massive orchestra
with over 70 musicians

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Along with a large number of
traditional Eastern instruments

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and singers who recorded
their parts in Damascus

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A project like this
requires diverse elements...

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to create a unique
identity that suits the story

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I poured a lot of effort
into crafting musical themes

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that we hope will last

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Mu'awiya is part of a larger
project by MBC Studios

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to produce historical
Arab dramas

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covering different
eras of Arab history

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from the pre-Islamic era...

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to the time of the Prophet

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It also includes the stories
of prominent Islamic figures

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Mu'awiya

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We've wrapped up Mu'awiya

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I enjoyed filming in
all conditions rain, fire...

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heat, cold, darkness and light

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I prefer playing antagonistic roles
because they feel more dynamic as an actor

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They have multiple layers

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but playing the hero
can be exhausting for me

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I'm a little worried about that

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The sunlight is gone again

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I think we'll need
to reshoot the scene

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If it returns, we'll
complete the scene

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- if not, we'll
call it a day - Cut

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