Movies and TvShows featuring "muslim-society" theme.

Rhino Season tells the story of a woman named Mina who is struggling to rebuild her life after being imprisoned for many years due to political persecution. Set in Tehran, Iran, the film explores themes of love, exile, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Mina navigates through the challenges of her new life, she must confront her past traumas and find a way to move forward.

The Destiny is a film set in 12th-century Spain, following the life of an Arab philosopher who challenges the power-hungry religious sect by writing a controversial book. The story revolves around his struggles against censorship and book-banning, as well as his pursuit of knowledge and freedom of thought.

Alistair, a British representative for a wildlife conservation agency based in Karachi and his Jewish-American wife Hannah have been unsuccessful at conceiving a child. Over time, the desire to have a child begins to consume Hannah and she persuades a reluctant Alistair to go with her for three days to a fertility shrine. After a ceremony during which Hannah converts to Islam and coaxes Alistair to do the same, she becomes pregnant. But Hannah’s joy at the discovery of her pregnancy is overshadowed by worsening relations with Alistair who has started an affair with their friend Samira and tensions begin to mount when eunuchs from the shrine start to harass the couple.

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People takes a critical look at the negative and stereotypical representation of Arabs and Muslims in American cinema. Examining the history of Arab and Muslim characterizations on screen, the documentary reveals the impact of these portrayals on real-life perceptions and contributes to the perpetuation of stereotypes. Through interviews with scholars, activists, and filmmakers, the film aims to shed light on the racial profiling, propaganda, and prejudice prevalent in the film industry.

Hantirah has her future laid out. Esma dances, in search of freedom. On the eve of Aid, their thwarted love is sung between the streets of Barbès and a queer cabaret, theaters of young people of Arab origin, diverse and modern.

Honor Diaries is a powerful documentary that explores the hardships and human rights violations experienced by women in various cultures. It sheds light on important issues such as violence against women, arranged marriages, honor killings, female genital mutilation, and the struggle for women's rights.

Summer 1955. Kamal, an 11 year old boy of the Medina of Fez, is experiencing the last months before Morocco's independence. With Aïcha and the students of the Qaraouiyine, he discovers and takes part in the fight for freedom. These 3 months will change his life.

On Boys, Girls and the Veil is a documentary that explores the societal and cultural implications of the veil in Egypt. The film follows the lives of several individuals as they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and gender roles in a predominantly Muslim society.

A documentary aired on Channel 4 (United Kingdom)