Who Loves the Sun

Who Loves the Sun focuses on the lasting impact of war on both Syria's people and their environment. Soon after the uprisings against the Assad regime turned into a bloody conflict and then a civil war, over half of the population had to flee their homes and the region. Those who stayed had to adapt and survive, building a strong sense of community along the way by helping each other overcome their collective problems. As the official oil industry crumbled, makeshift local refineries sprouted out of necessity. Since crude oil could still be pumped up and exported, makeshift refining soon became a viable source of income for local civilians. They turned to these unsustainable coping strategies as solutions for their unemployment and need for fuel.