خلف الحجاب // BEYOND THE VEIL
Description :
Unable to recognize who she has become, a Muslim woman exposes herself to her most intimate thoughts facing a crucial turning point on her journey to self discovery.
10-minute poetic narrative film.
In humanizing the narrative of one individual, I hope that shedding light on her various dimensions leads to a better understanding and respect for individuality. A conscious individuality that is part of a collective, bound by ties to her God, her religion, her culture, and herself, yet as much as she is influenced by her surroundings what she is yearning for is self-understanding. By portraying a veiled woman, who is often objectified for her outer appearance, I offer a deep reflection into the moment of self-awareness. Her journey is a journey that we all take at one point in life and I hope that we can all find a piece of ourselves in her.
Screenings / Awards:
World of Women Film Fair Middle East
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Official Selection | Finalist
Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Official Selection | Winner • Bi-Monthly Competition April 2018
ARFF Barcelona // International Awards Barcelona Spain Official Selection • Bi-Monthly Competition June 2018
Reel East Texas Film Festival Kilgore, Texas
Best Student Short Film
Video Art & Experimental Film Festival
New York // November 2018 Official Selection
4th Greenwich Village Film Festival
New York // October 2018
Official Selection
9th Queens World Film Festival
Queens, New York // March 2019 Official Selection
The Women's Voices Now Online Film Festival
California // March 2019 Official Selection
1st Dumbo Film Festival
New York // May 2019 Official Selection
14th Arab Film Festival @ Arab American National Museum
Detroit, Michigan // June 2019 Official Selection