Written by: Yasser Abu Shakra

Acted and Directed by: Rémi Sarmini

Produced in: Tunisia, 2021

Language: Syrian dialect with surtitles

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

HONIG, شمس & DE L’OR is a powerful monodrama inspired by Hector Malot’s classic novel Sans famille. This free adaptation, written by Yasser Abu Shakra and brought to life by Syrian actor and director Rémi Sarmini, intertwines literature with a deeply personal story of migration, loss, and resilience. 

The play draws parallels between the journey of Rémi, the novel’s protagonist—a found child sold to a wandering showman—and Rémi Sarmini’s own escape from war-torn Syria in 2016. Through a multilingual performance blending theater, mapping, and storytelling, the artist navigates themes of displacement, identity, and the search for belonging. 

WHY WATCH HONIG, شمس & DE L’OR?

• A poignant exploration of migration, loneliness, and discrimination.
• A unique blend of personal narrative and literary adaptation.
• Multilingual theater performed in Syrian dialect with surtitles for accessibility.
• A solo act that combines raw emotion with innovative staging techniques.
• A tribute to the resilience of migrants and their search for safety and peace.