The Other Side of Burka (2004)
The Other Side of Burka is a 2004 Iranian documentary directed by Mehrdad Oskouei. In the southern island of Qeshm, Iran, which is a very strict region in point of tradition and African-Arabic rules, all women are under the pressure of patriarch society. Their sufferance is manifested by different mental (Zar, Possession) and physical diseases which must be only treated by Zar Ceremony. For the first time, despite the danger these women face, this film tells us the sad story of their life and shows their confection in front of the camera. It tries to be an honest mirror which reflects their sufferance and unveils their Burka to reveal their real characters.
Director: Mehrdad Oskouei
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: November 1, 2004
Screenplay
Music: Ali Samadpour
Editing: Ebrahim Saeedi
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Keywords
suicide, funeral, patriarchy, iran, women's issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Side of Burka about?
- The Other Side of Burka is a 2004 Iranian documentary directed by Mehrdad Oskouei. In the southern island of Qeshm, Iran, which is a very strict region in point of tradition and African-Arabic rules, all women are under the pressure of patriarch society. Their sufferance is manifested by different mental (Zar, Possession) and physical diseases which must be only treated by Zar Ceremony. For the first time, despite the danger these women face, this film tells us the sad story of their life and shows their confection in front of the camera. It tries to be an honest mirror which reflects their sufferance and unveils their Burka to reveal their real characters.
- Who directed The Other Side of Burka?
- The Other Side of Burka was directed by Mehrdad Oskouei.
- How long is The Other Side of Burka?
- The Other Side of Burka has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Side of Burka?
- The Other Side of Burka is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Other Side of Burka produced?
- The Other Side of Burka was produced in Iran.