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From 1970 to 2000, Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria with an iron grip before passing power to his son, Bashar. The film examines how the regime meticulously crafted its image through controlled media, exposing the propaganda mechanisms that sustained its rule.
From 1970 to 2000, Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria with an iron grip before passing power to his son, Bashar. Choreography of a Tyrant examines how the regime meticulously crafted its image through controlled media, exposing the propaganda mechanisms that sustained its rule for over five decades.

About the Director

Qutaiba Barhamji
Qutaiba Barhamji is an award-winning film director and editor. He has edited over 50 films in 22 languages, shown around the world at festivals such as Cannes Film Festival, Sundance, Venice Film Festival, IDFA. These include ‘Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege’ (2021), ‘How to Save a Dead Friend’ (2022), ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ (2023) and ‘Four Daughters’ (2023), winner of L’Œil d’or at Cannes F