Men Underneath the Fez(2004)

Men Underneath the Fez is a Syrian ensemble drama that exposes the chasm between public ideals and private behaviour. The series follows educated, progressive men who champion equality and modern values in public, yet contradict those principles in their personal lives. Through interwoven narratives of marriage, desire, and self-deception, the story traces the emotional toll on the women closest to them. Directed by Hisham Sharbatji and starring Khaled Taja and Karess Bashar, the series offers a sharp, often uncomfortable portrait of everyday patriarchy in contemporary Syrian society. It's a character-driven drama that examines how hypocrisy shapes intimate relationships and the cost of living between two worlds.