[View the story "Syrian filmmaker killed in Homs" on Storify ]Syrian filmmaker killed in Homs Netizens react to the death of filmmaker Bassel Shahade. Storified by The Stream · Wed, May 30 2012 16:36:54
Filmmaker Bassel Shahade was killed in Syria on May 28th. He had recently won a Fulbright scholarship to study in the United States, but returned to Syria after the uprising began. Shahade trained opposition activists in film techniques, eventually ending up in Homs, where he was killed by sniper fire. In the memorial video below, he speaks to a group of activists during a training session.
تعزية وفخر لأنفسنا ولأهل الشهيد البطل (باسل شحادة).mp4homshoms2011
The filmmaker also made his own documentary about the uprising, linked below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdUNgN9BbzE this is the last documentary made by Basel Shehade, we chose its name together, Singing to Freedom #syriazain
Syrian activists gave accounts of Shahade's last hours in Homs, where he had been filming.
Basel Shehadeh was martyred on his way to #Houleh to shoot a film for the massacre there . #Syria http://pic.twitter.com/9O0YdaUoRahaf Konbaz
In his final hours, Basel Shahadeh crossed #Homs, under fire, to give condolences to his friend who had lost other friends. Then he died.Amal Sakher Hanano
Basel Shehade held his friend's hand and said, "We won't forget them. We'll do something in their honor." Basel died an hour later. #SyriaAmal Sakher Hanano
Shahade was one of a number of victims who were mourned at this procession in Homs, despite reports of violence.
Assad forces prevented the funeral of #Bassel Shehadeh by shelling the christian neighborhood Hamidyeh in #homs after announcing the funeralMohammed Al-Saud
زفاف كوكبة جديدة من شهداء حمص28-5-2012.mp4mssamer010
Shahade's work with the opposition brought him into contact with many journalists, who reacted to his death online along with Syrian activists.
R.I.P. Bassel Shahade, a citizen journalist who I got to know and work with in Syria. The last time I saw Bassel... http://fb.me/1Sr5izcb9Ayman Mohyeldin
@RafifJ Basel intertwined his love4 filming &human rights. He utilized his immense talent2 uncover the truth of the Syrian plight #RIPBaselRoula
I don't know what to mourn, a friend, or an amazing human being, or one of #Syria's best filmmakers. Basel Shehada, you changed a lot in me.Razan Ghazzawi
The murderous child killing Baathists killed the talented film-maker Bassel Shahade http://goo.gl/cV9JD His 2006 film http://goo.gl/TznFBSultan Al Qassemi
Basel Al Shahade voice is still there. He was braver than any journalist in Syria. http://storyful.com/stories/30678 #Homs #SyriaJoshka Wessels
Syracuse University also marked the death of the filmmaker, who was pursuing a master's degree in their fine arts programme.
SU student Bassel Al Shahade was killed in Syria acting as a journalist. Chancellor Cantor's thoughts on this tragedy: http://bit.ly/LPCWgeSyracuse University
This is a terrible tragedy for Bassel’s family and friends in Syria and for all his fellow students, faculty and friends here in Syracuse who knew him. His death is also a tragedy for the Syrian people, who have suffered many months of tragic violence as they seek greater freedom for their nation.
A song written by the filmmaker, "I Dream of My Homeland."
I Dream of my Home عم أحلم بوطنيshbasel
Friends of Shahade's stand in front of his coffin as prayers are recited. One sign reads, "Oh Jesus, there is no return for our revolution."
صلاة وتشييع الشهيد البطل باسل شحادة في حمص القديمة 30,5,2012homshoms2011
Bassel's film, "Saturday Morning Gift," was widely shared online as the news spread. In it, a young child recounts his experience of the 2006 war between Israel and Lebanon.
Saturday morning gift Short Film by Bassel Shahade HDshbasel
RIP Bassel Shehadeh. Thank you for your commitment to showcasing injustice. http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/syracuse-university-filmmaker-reportedly-killed-in-syria/?hpSuey
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