Hasan Kattan

Hasan KATTAN is a Syrian filmmaker and producer with over 13 years of experience documenting the human cost of war and displacement. Emerging during the Syrian revolution, Hasan co-founded the Aleppo Media Center, a pioneering platform for citizen journalism that exposed the brutal realities of conflict in Syria. 

His work has not only captured global attention but has also redefined documentary storytelling in conflict zones. Over his career, Hasan served as cinematographer for the Oscar-winning The White Helmets (2016) and co-directed the Emmy-nominated Last Men in Aleppo (2018), projects that brought the Syrian crisis into sharp international focus. His relentless dedication to capturing truth in the midst of chaos continued with his latest production, Death Without Mercy (2024), a hard-hitting documentary examining the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria earthquake and the fight for accountability in an environment marred by corruption. Now residing in the United Kingdom as a refugee, Hasan brings a deeply personal perspective to his directorial debut, Allies in Exile.

Hasan’s work not only gives voice to the silenced stories of those affected by conflict but also advocates for a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of exile and resilience. Through his enduring commitment to truth and justice, Hasan Kattan continues to inspire and redefine the art of documentary filmmaking, ensuring that the voices of the displaced are never forgotten. 

Filmography

(selection) The White Helmets (2016, short doc, cinematographer), Last Men in Aleppo (2017, doc, co-dir), Allies in Exile (2026, doc)