Upon the Shadow
6.7
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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Nada Mezni Hafaiedh Director
First release February 1, 2017 · Produced in Tunisia · Production La Clairière Production
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LEYTH Production
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La Clairière Production
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Tunisia
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Languages
Original title
Fi Alzili
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Mexico · February 1, 2017
Limited theatrical
Tunisia · February 1, 2017
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
December 5, 2017 · Festival Cinéma Méditerranéen de Bruxelles
France
April 10, 2019 · Theatrical
Greece
March 1, 2017
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