Not Quite the Taliban

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Not Quite the Taliban, is a 2009 Saudi movie, directed by Fadi Hindash. with a runtime of 70 minutes.

Overview

Not Quite the Taliban is a bold documentary that confronts the contradictions within a generation of modern Arabs who project a Western image while holding more conservative values than their traditionally raised counterparts. Groundbreaking as the first Arab-produced film to openly address taboo subjects — including the filmmaker's own homosexuality — it stands apart from Western-made explorations of Middle Eastern hypocrisy by placing the Arab perspective front and center. A candid, courageous self-examination of cultural double standards and identity in the contemporary Arab world.

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