The Other Side of Burka

The Other Side of Burka

2004
52m
6.0

6.0/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FA

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Production Information

Production Countries
Iran
Spoken Languages
Persian

Quick Facts

Original Title Az pase borghe
Release Date November 1, 2004
Status Released
Language FA
IMDb ID tt0468355

Cast

Key Crew

Mehrdad Oskouei
Director
Mehrdad Oskouei
Writer
Mehrdad Oskouei
Producer