Upon the Shadow (2017)

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The documentary follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ+ friends she houses in her Tunisian home. Offering unparalleled insight into life following the Arab Spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective. Dive into the stories of Amina's strong and enchanting group of LGBTQ+ loves and comrades: Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub, and Atef, as they bond and build a queer community against a backdrop of global trauma and struggle.

Director: Nada Mezni Hafaiedh
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Screenplay

Production: LEYTH Production, La Clairière Production
Country: Tunisia
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Themes

LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories

Keywords

lgbt, gay theme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upon the Shadow about?
The documentary follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ+ friends she houses in her Tunisian home. Offering unparalleled insight into life following the Arab Spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective. Dive into the stories of Amina's strong and enchanting group of LGBTQ+ loves and comrades: Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub, and Atef, as they bond and build a queer community against a backdrop of global trauma and struggle.
Who directed Upon the Shadow?
Upon the Shadow was directed by Nada Mezni Hafaiedh.
How long is Upon the Shadow?
Upon the Shadow has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Upon the Shadow?
Upon the Shadow is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Upon the Shadow produced?
Upon the Shadow was produced in Tunisia.
What are the themes of Upon the Shadow?
The themes of Upon the Shadow include: LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.