Syrien: Die Diktatoren von Damaskus

The documentary focuses on Hafez al-Assad, who seized power in Syria in 1971, and his son Bashar al-Assad, who succeeded him thirty years later. It examines the strategies employed by the al-Assad family to secure their rule over Syria.

Produced by ARTE, this film serves as a critical exploration of authoritarian governance and its repercussions on Syrian society. For those interested in political documentaries, this film offers a thorough analysis of the al-Assad regime and its impact on the region.