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This documentary examines the reasons behind the increased veiling occurring in Egypt. Intimate interviews set against a backdrop of compelling footage reveal the complex motives of Egyptian women choosing to wear veils.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Her Way Productions, Women Make Movies (Firm)
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Arabic
Subjects:
Muslim women > Egypt > Conduct of life.
Muslim women > Egypt > Social conditions.
Muslim women > Egypt > Interviews.
Veils > Social aspects > Egypt.
Purdah > Social aspects > Egypt.
Description
Summary:This documentary examines the reasons behind the increased veiling occurring in Egypt. Intimate interviews set against a backdrop of compelling footage reveal the complex motives of Egyptian women choosing to wear veils.
Item Description:English with parts in Arabic with English subtitles.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Camera, Roger Schmitz ... [et al.] ; editors, Eric Olsen ... [et al.] ; art, Darci Bechen ; music, Khaled Hammadn.