Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls (2006)
Irritated by Catholicism, Linda, an American-based, Blonde Caucasian, falls in love with Qater-based Ali Al-Saigel, adopts the Islamic faith, and gets married. She follows her new faith to the letter, and subsequently gives birth to seven children (four daughters and three sons), brings them up according to true Islamic dictum's, and reflects on her 20-year married life, her children, as well as her reaction when her husband indicates that he wants to re-marry.
Director: Lut Vandekeybus
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 21, 2006
Cast
- Ali Al-Saigel - Himself
- Summer Ali Al-Ansari - Herself
- Wendy Reza Al-Ansari - Herself
- Amal Ali Al-Saigel - Himself
- Anissa Ali Al-Saigel - Herself
- Hassan Ali Al-Saigel - Himself
- Jassina Ali Al-Saigel - Herself
- Mariam Ali Al-Saigel - Herself
- Sarah Ali Al-Saigel - Herself
- Sequina Ali Al-Saigel - Herself
Music: Rabih Abou-Khalil
Cinematography: Lut Vandekeybus, Virginie Surdej
Editing: Nico Leunen, Octavio Iturbe
Production: Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds
Country: Belgium
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
husband wife relationship, parent child relationship, islam, sexism, religious conversion, family relationships, interracial marriage, hijab, arab culture
More Films by Director: Lut Vandekeybus
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls about?
- Irritated by Catholicism, Linda, an American-based, Blonde Caucasian, falls in love with Qater-based Ali Al-Saigel, adopts the Islamic faith, and gets married. She follows her new faith to the letter, and subsequently gives birth to seven children (four daughters and three sons), brings them up according to true Islamic dictum's, and reflects on her 20-year married life, her children, as well as her reaction when her husband indicates that he wants to re-marry.
- Who directed Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls?
- Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls was directed by Lut Vandekeybus.
- Who stars in Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls?
- Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls stars Ali Al-Saigel, Summer Ali Al-Ansari, Wendy Reza Al-Ansari, Amal Ali Al-Saigel, Anissa Ali Al-Saigel, Hassan Ali Al-Saigel.
- How long is Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls?
- Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls?
- Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls produced?
- Linda & Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls was produced in Belgium.