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The Poetess

2017 Documentary List
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A Saudi woman grabs the opportunity to speak out against religious extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam. Read More Read Less

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Cath Clarke Guardian This competent and accessible documentary tells Hilal's inspiring story with a fresh interview alongside clips from Million's Poet and snippets of the global media coverage from the time. Rated: 3/5 May 11, 2018 Full Review Jessica Kiang Variety Saudi writer Hissa Hilal appears in a burqa on a popular Arab TV talent show to protest laws against women in this engaging documentary. Aug 22, 2017 Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Brockhaus and Wolff include extensive interviews with Hilal, reflecting on the competition, also following her and her daughters as they prepare to attend a family wedding, which gives a broader snapshot of the social fabric of their homeland. Rated: 4/5 Apr 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Saudi woman grabs the opportunity to speak out against religious extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam.
Director
Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff
Producer
Andreas Wolff
Screenwriter
Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff
Production Co
Arte, ZDF/Das kleine Fernsehspiel, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic