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202590 minGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Dancer

202590 minGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

“Dance or Die” is etched onto Ahmad Joudeh's skin as he risks everything to return to Syria and bring dance to a community affected by war.

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Lacey Uhlemeyer

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“Dance or Die” is etched onto Ahmad Joudeh's skin as he risks everything to return to Syria and bring dance to a community affected by war.

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Ahmad Joudeh stands at a crossroads in his life. A stateless refugee from Syria, he has found refuge in the Netherlands, where he joined the Dutch National Ballet and became a UNHCR and LGBTQI+ Ambassador. Despite his success, the trauma of his past lingers. In 2025, he makes the risky choice to return to Syria for the first time since the war. His mission is to bring dance to a community still suffering from conflict, driven by the belief that it can heal.

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