A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile (2015)
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There is no indication that this typical online flirtation between two strangers would turn into a case of shocking international intrigue. For months, Sandra in Montreal and Amina, a Syrian-American, bond romantically and intellectually. Encouraged by Sandra, Amina launches a blog called "A Gay Girl in Damascus," representing a marginalized voice in the Middle East on politics, religion, and sexuality. Rapidly garnering worldwide attention, Amina becomes something of a star blogger. But when Syria enters the Arab uprising of 2011, Sandra receives word that Amina has been kidnapped, and soon the search for Amina becomes a global concern and an even larger mystery to solve.
Director: Sophie Deraspe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 24, 2015
Cast
- Nilay Olçay - Amina Arraf
- Sandra Bagaria - Self
- Ali Abunimah - Self
- Fady Atallah - Self
- Andy Carvin - Self
- Nathalie Claude - Self
- Benjamin J. Doherty - Self
- Liz Henry - Self
Screenplay
Music: Sam Shalabi
Editing: Sophie Deraspe, Geoffrey Boulangé
Production: ONF | NFB, Les Films du 3 Mars
Country: Canada
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Sophie Deraspe
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile about?
- There is no indication that this typical online flirtation between two strangers would turn into a case of shocking international intrigue. For months, Sandra in Montreal and Amina, a Syrian-American, bond romantically and intellectually. Encouraged by Sandra, Amina launches a blog called "A Gay Girl in Damascus," representing a marginalized voice in the Middle East on politics, religion, and sexuality. Rapidly garnering worldwide attention, Amina becomes something of a star blogger. But when Syria enters the Arab uprising of 2011, Sandra receives word that Amina has been kidnapped, and soon the search for Amina becomes a global concern and an even larger mystery to solve.
- Who directed A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile?
- A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile was directed by Sophie Deraspe.
- Who stars in A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile?
- A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile stars Nilay Olçay, Sandra Bagaria, Ali Abunimah, Fady Atallah, Andy Carvin, Nathalie Claude.
- How long is A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile?
- A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile?
- A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile produced?
- A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile was produced in Canada.