Hidden Faces
Originally released in 1991. Hidden Faces is a documentary film. directed by Kim Longinotto. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nawal al Saadawi and Safaa Fathy
Synopsis
The film was originally conceived as a portrait of Dr. Nawal El Saadawi, the well-known Egyptian doctor, writer, and women’s rights activist. But the director was disappointed by the encounter with the woman who had been her great role model. Instead, she set out to discover what life means to Egyptian women by visiting her female relatives. Her mother, aunts, and neighbors talk about life as a married woman, about the traditional clitoridectomy of girls, about love and sexuality. The result is a very impressive and extremely personal film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vixen Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hidden Faces about?
The film was originally conceived as a portrait of Dr. Nawal El Saadawi, the well-known Egyptian doctor, writer, and women’s rights activist. But the director was disappointed by the encounter wi...
Who directed Hidden Faces?
Hidden Faces was directed by Kim Longinotto.
How long is Hidden Faces?
Hidden Faces has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Hidden Faces released?
Hidden Faces was released on February 5, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hidden Faces?
The main cast of Hidden Faces includes Nawal al Saadawi, Safaa Fathy.