The Dancer

Overview

For Ahmad Joudeh, a stateless refugee from Syria, dance is not a choice, it’s a lifeline – etched onto his very skin with the words “Dance or Die.” Having defied war and family disapproval to join the Dutch National Ballet, Ahmad found sanctuary in the Netherlands, becoming a UNHCR and LGBTQI+ Ambassador. But haunted by the trauma of his past, he makes a perilous decision: to return to Syria for the first time since the war, risking everything to bring the healing power of dance to a community still ravaged by conflict.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 26, 2025

Original language

English

Cast

Ahmad Joudeh

Director

Lacey Uhlemeyer

Producer

Tanja Tawadjoh,Trevite Willis,Kareem Mortimer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt36144805