

Upon the Shadow
2017-02-01 · 80 min · ★ 5.7
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.
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- Directors
- Nada Mezni Hafaiedh
- Production companies
- LEYTH Production, La Clairière Production
- Countries
- Tunisia
- Status
- Released
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