Tunisian director Shauki al-Majeri (L) and Lebanese actress Ward al-Khal prepare for a scene in an episode of the "Asmahan" series in Damascus June 3, 2008. Asmahan, born Amal al-Atrash, was a famous Syrian singer and actress who lived between 1917-1944. She died in a car accident caused by, as it is rumoured, the war waged between the secret services in Cairo during World War II. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 45 months ago

Tunisian director Shauki al-Majeri (L) and Lebanese actress Ward al-Khal prepare for a scene in an episode of the "Asmahan" series in Damascus June 3, 2008. Asmahan, born Amal al-Atrash, was a famous Syrian singer and actress who lived between 1917-1944. She died in a car accident caused by, as it is rumoured, the war waged between the secret services in Cairo during World War II.