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Upon the Shadow
Genres
DocumentaryDrama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
80 min
Release Date
2017-02-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Arabic
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
4.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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