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  • 2015
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2015
  • 1 h 18 m

Summary Whether a veil of the soul, the mind or the body; the layers of the veil in history and the many meanings behind it will be revealed. Women are either judged for wearing the hijab or not wearing it (the hijab refers to the head covering). In The Tainted Veil, the challenges surrounding these ideas are exposed in a debate by diverse guest...

Directed By: Nahla Al Fahad, Mazen al Khayrat, Ovidio Salazar

Written By: Stephenie Dopferah, Mazen al Khayrat

  • 2015
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2015
  • 1 h 18 m

The Tainted Veil

Metascore Generally Favorable
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Summary Whether a veil of the soul, the mind or the body; the layers of the veil in history and the many meanings behind it will be revealed. Women are either judged for wearing the hijab or not wearing it (the hijab refers to the head covering). In The Tainted Veil, the challenges surrounding these ideas are exposed in a debate by diverse guest...

Directed By: Nahla Al Fahad, Mazen al Khayrat, Ovidio Salazar

Written By: Stephenie Dopferah, Mazen al Khayrat

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
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80
Oct 20, 2015
The Tainted Veil is a long conversation, wide in scope and geography, but nonetheless intimate.
By Diana Clarke FULL REVIEW
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Oct 20, 2015
The Tainted Veil resists taking a stance, and both sides of the argument are compelling and persuasive.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
63
Dec 7, 2015
The filmmakers refuse to promote a political agenda of their own in order to let the varied convictions of others foster a necessary dialogue.
By Wes Greene FULL REVIEW
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Dec 10, 2015
The subject matter makes The Tainted Veil much more visually interesting than many issue-oriented documentaries, though the thriller-like score goes too far in trying to counter dryness.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Oct 16, 2015
Duration 1 h 18 m
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Website http://www.anasy.ae/
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