Amina Sboui shelters friends rejected by their families due to their sexual orientations and identities in her home in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia.
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Amina Sboui shelters friends rejected by their families due to their sexual orientations and identities in her home in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia.
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Amina Sboui, a human rights activist, provides shelter to friends facing rejection due to their sexual orientations and gender identities in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia. The film details the struggles of the LGBTQI+ community in Tunisia against discrimination. Through personal stories, Amina and her friends navigate social challenges and political issues in a country marked by intolerance. "Upon the Shadow" premiered at the 2017 Thessaloniki Documentary Festival and won the Bronze Tanit at the Carthage Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet Amina Sboui, a key LGBTQI+ activist in Tunisia.
- Find out about the LGBTQI+ community in Sidi Bou Said.
- See the impact of family rejection on individuals.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in 2017.
- Amina Sboui shelters friends rejected by their families due to their identities.
- Upon the Shadow won the Bronze Tanit at the 2017 Carthage Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Upon the Shadow?
Nada Mezni Hafaiedh directed the documentary Upon the Shadow.
What award did Upon the Shadow win in 2017?
Upon the Shadow won the Bronze Tanit at the Carthage Film Festival in 2017.
What is the main focus of the documentary Upon the Shadow?
The documentary focuses on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Tunisia.
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