Shahida: Brides of Allah (2008)

Shahida: Brides of Allah (2008) poster

Israeli director Natalie Assouline chronicles the lives of women, mostly young mothers, in prison for involvement in failed suicide attacks/terrorists attacks in Israel. Filmed over two years, this portrait strives to unearth the motivations behind their crimes. With the women's heads and feelings firmly covered, the film reveals no answers, just the heart-breaking tension between humanity and ideology.

Director: Natalie Assouline
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Sara Salomon
Production: Pie Films
Country: Israel
Language: العربية, עִבְרִית
Original Language: ar

Keywords

israel, palestine, suicide attack, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shahida: Brides of Allah about?
Israeli director Natalie Assouline chronicles the lives of women, mostly young mothers, in prison for involvement in failed suicide attacks/terrorists attacks in Israel. Filmed over two years, this portrait strives to unearth the motivations behind their crimes. With the women's heads and feelings firmly covered, the film reveals no answers, just the heart-breaking tension between humanity and ideology.
Who directed Shahida: Brides of Allah?
Shahida: Brides of Allah was directed by Natalie Assouline.
How long is Shahida: Brides of Allah?
Shahida: Brides of Allah has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Shahida: Brides of Allah?
Shahida: Brides of Allah is a Documentary film.
Where was Shahida: Brides of Allah produced?
Shahida: Brides of Allah was produced in Israel.