In the Shadow of a Man

At a glance

In the Shadow of a Man, is a 2012 Egyptian movie, directed by Hanan Abdalla. with a runtime of 65 minutes.

Overview

In the Shadow of a Man is a documentary that gives voice to four Egyptian women in the turbulent aftermath of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Each woman speaks candidly about her personal struggle for a future shaped on her own terms, and what womanhood means in a society undergoing seismic change. Their interwoven testimonies form a nuanced and intimate portrait of hope, ambition, and frustration during the Arab Spring — a rarely heard feminine perspective from inside one of modern history's most consequential moments.

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