The story of Hakima, who becomes pregnant after being raped by the imam Abdu-Nabi. When, years later, the 'holy man' turns his gaze to his biological daughter Oinasa, Hakima attempts to protect her.
Is this worth your time? If you’re looking for a light movie to have on in the background while you fold laundry, absolutely not. You should probably skip this one if you’re already feeling a bit down about the world. But if you like those old, grainy movies that feel like they were filmed in a desert and actually have...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is this worth your time? If you’re looking for a light movie to have on in the background while you fold laundry, absolutely not. You should probably skip this one if you’re already feeling a bit down about the world. But if you like those old, grainy movies that feel like they were filmed in a desert and actually have something to say about hypocrisy, then yeah, it’s worth a look. 🌵 It’s a story about power and how people hide behind religion to do some really terrible things. It’s pretty heav..."
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