Submission: Part I (2004)
The film tells the story of four fictional characters played by a single actress wearing a veil, but clad in a see-through chador, her naked body painted with verses from the Koran. The characters are Muslim women who have been abused in various ways. The film contains monologues of these women and dramatically highlights three verses of the Koran that give authority to men over women, by showing them painted on women’s bodies.
Director: Theo van Gogh
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: August 28, 2004
Screenplay
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Budget: $19
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Submission: Part I about?
- The film tells the story of four fictional characters played by a single actress wearing a veil, but clad in a see-through chador, her naked body painted with verses from the Koran. The characters are Muslim women who have been abused in various ways. The film contains monologues of these women and dramatically highlights three verses of the Koran that give authority to men over women, by showing them painted on women’s bodies.
- Who directed Submission: Part I?
- Submission: Part I was directed by Theo van Gogh.
- How long is Submission: Part I?
- Submission: Part I has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Submission: Part I?
- Submission: Part I is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Submission: Part I?
- Submission: Part I had a budget of $19.
- Where was Submission: Part I produced?
- Submission: Part I was produced in Netherlands.