WHAT THE DICTATOR DIDN’T SAY

Despite massive riots and upheavals in 2011 the concept of freedom, autonomy and self-determination is not self-evident in most Middle Eastern countries. In this text the Tunisian playwright and lawyer Meriam Bousselmi, who participated in the revolt gave the floor to a disposed dictator. It is a riveting, subtly accusing and humorous monologue of reflections on themes such as manipulation, authority and freedom. As a representative for a new Arab generation of artists Bousselmi succeeds in dragging politics back into art.