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The Poetess

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A Saudi woman grabs the opportunity to speak out against religious extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam.

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Cath Clarke Guardian May 11, 2018
3/5
This competent and accessible documentary tells Hilal's inspiring story with a fresh interview alongside clips from Million's Poet and snippets of the global media coverage from the time. Go to Full Review Jessica Kiang Variety Aug 22, 2017
Saudi writer Hissa Hilal appears in a burqa on a popular Arab TV talent show to protest laws against women in this engaging documentary. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Apr 2, 2018
4/5
Brockhaus and Wolff include extensive interviews with Hilal, reflecting on the competition, also following her and her daughters as they prepare to attend a family wedding, which gives a broader snapshot of the social fabric of their homeland. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mar 11, 2018 an eye-opening, sensitive portrayal of the Saudi pOet Hissa, an otherwise traditional woman who takes on the very male world of nabati poetey - and in tUrn the patriarchy Of her homeland. Intimate and heroic. See more Read all reviews
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Stefanie Brockhaus

Director

Andreas Wolff

Director

Stefanie Brockhaus

Writer

Andreas Wolff

Writer

Andreas Wolff

Producer

Sebastian Zenke

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Synopsis A Saudi woman grabs the opportunity to speak out against religious extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam.
Director
Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff
Producer
Andreas Wolff
Screenwriter
Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff
Production Co
Arte, ZDF/Das kleine Fernsehspiel, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
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