Upon The Shadow

The film follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ friends she houses in her Tunisian home.

Director: Nada Mezni Hafaiedh
Year: 2017
Duration: 90 minutes
Category: Documentary Feature
Language: Arabic with English Subtitles


The film follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ friends she houses in her Tunisian home. Offering unparalleled insight into life following the Arab spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective. Dive into the stories of Amina's strong and enchanting group of LGBTQ loves and comrades: Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub and Atef, as they bond and build queer community against a backdrop of global trauma and struggle.

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Film Festival 2023 Venue - SRFTI