Mustafa, a young aspiring actor from Damascus, faced the harsh realities of his dreams during the early Arab Spring in 2011. At 16, he was excited to participate in government propaganda films meant to bolster nationalist sentiment. Despite working tirelessly in a restaurant, he found joy in acting. However, this joy turned to terror when police, upon noticing him taking pictures at a demonstration, brutally detained and beat him, underscoring the violent suppression of dissent in Syria during this tumultuous period.
Mustafa’s dreams of stardom in Arab drama came crashing down after the police violently detained him, showcasing the brutal reality amidst the Arab Spring’s turmoil.
Rising from a life of toil in a Damascus restaurant, Mustafa yearned for a brighter future, ultimately facing a violent disruption when pursued by police.
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