The Other Side of Burka

The Other Side of Burka

2004 fa 52 minutes

Rating: 7.5

Plot

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.

Trailer

Trailer's not available.

Cast

Similar Movies

Iran: Between Two Worlds

Iran: Between Two Worlds

en

January 1, 1954

kid 90

kid 90

en

March 12, 2021

Janine F.

Janine F.

de

February 1, 2005

The Bridge

The Bridge

en

October 27, 2006

After Death

After Death

en

October 26, 2023

Tribute to the Teachers

Tribute to the Teachers

fa

January 1, 1977

Sculpture

Sculpture

fa

January 1, 2022

Germany in Autumn

Germany in Autumn

de

March 3, 1978

We Iranian Women

We Iranian Women

fr

September 1, 2023

32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide

32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide

en

November 29, 2017

Showdown With Iran

Showdown With Iran

en

October 23, 2007

Hart Crane: An Exegesis

Hart Crane: An Exegesis

en

March 27, 2012

Alone In Movie Theater

Alone In Movie Theater

ar

July 27, 2023

To Stay Alive: A Method

To Stay Alive: A Method

en

November 19, 2016

Faces of Death III

Faces of Death III

en

March 10, 1985