Upon the Shadow
2017, Arabic. Directed by Nada Mezni Hafaiedh.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 1 February 2017
- Original title
- Fi Alzili
- Country
- Tunisia
- Written by
- Nada Mezni Hafaiedh
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Upon the Shadow (2017) was directed by Nada Mezni Hafaiedh.