Dirty Moustache

Overview

DIRTY MOUSTACHE is a documentary exploring the military takeover of Pakistan in 1977 under General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and the political transformation that followed. The film examines how the coup reshaped the country’s governance, legal system, and social direction over the following decade. Through historical analysis and archival context, the documentary looks at the policies introduced during this period and their long-term effects on institutions, education, and public life. It also considers how political authority and ideology became increasingly intertwined in state structures.Rather than focusing on individuals alone, the film reflects on a broader period in Pakistan’s history, asking how moments of political change can influence cultural and societal trajectories for generations.