Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania (1993)
Moorish society allows a great deal of freedom in the relationship between men and women. In the tent, in this feminine place, men are admitted. In the city, in Nouakchott, customs have been adapted. The women receive guests in their living rooms. Hassan is a young man who roams the streets of Nouakchott looking for a girl to seduce. Through poetry, he perpetuates the tradition of courtly love. In their salon Aziza, Amina, Fatimétou and Farida listen to him and tell us about their dreams of young Moorish girls.
Director: Karim Miské, Brigitte Delpech
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania about?
- Moorish society allows a great deal of freedom in the relationship between men and women. In the tent, in this feminine place, men are admitted. In the city, in Nouakchott, customs have been adapted. The women receive guests in their living rooms. Hassan is a young man who roams the streets of Nouakchott looking for a girl to seduce. Through poetry, he perpetuates the tradition of courtly love. In their salon Aziza, Amina, Fatimétou and Farida listen to him and tell us about their dreams of young Moorish girls.
- Who directed Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania?
- Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania was directed by Karim Miské, Brigitte Delpech.
- How long is Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania?
- Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania?
- Behind the Veil: seduction, marriage, and divorce in Mauritania is a Documentary film.