Syrian filmmakers Talal Derki, Heba Khaled and Ali Wajeeh chronicle the experience of five actresses trying to record and expose their country's deeply entrenched misogyny.
followed the political transformation of Abdul Basset Saroot, a football star turned revolutionary, andDerki collaborates with his partner Khaled to center an often forgotten segment of the population.
Because Derki and Khaled are both exiled from Syria, they partnered with filmmakers in the country for on-the-ground footage. Khaled’s presence is felt through voiceover in which the director explains the purpose of the film and recounts her own experiences growing up in Syria. These interventions initially feel discordant — distracting, even — but as the documentary builds to its shocking turning point, their purpose becomes clearer.
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