The Other Side of Burka

Name: The Other Side of Burka
Released: 2004-11-01
Rating: 7.5

7.5/10 (2)

·2004· 52 min

Director: Mehrdad Oskouei

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.

In brief

The Other Side of Burka (2004) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 52min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The Other Side of Burka runs 52 minutes (52min).

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The Other Side of Burka has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Other Side of Burka from?

The Other Side of Burka was released in 2004.