A Symphony for a Common Man

Synopsis

The amazing story of José Bustani, the first president of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, who knew Saddam Hussein had no chemical weapons and tried to avoid the destruction of Iraq, but was forced out under pressure and threats from the USA. Today, similar situations are repeating themselves in many international organizations.

Awards

Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival | Best Documentary

Press

“Like a real-life version of George Clooney’s Syriana… this coolly outraged film shows how Washington’s unilateralism has been a gift to even more belligerent parties.” The Guardian

Director's Biography

José JOFFILY: José Joffily was born on 27 November 1945 in Brazil. He is an actor and director. He is best known for Quem Matou Pixote (1996), Olhos Azuis (2009) and A Maldição do Sanpaku (1991).

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