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Bliss- Adapted from internationally acclaimed author Zülfü Livaneli’s novel, Bliss is an unconventional road movie in which the executioner of an honour killing and his victim go on a journey of self-discovery.
Constantine’s Sword- This astonishing exploration of the dark side of Christianity follows former priest and National Book Award winner James Carroll on a journey of remembrance and reckoning.
Googoosh: Iran's Daughter- This documentary tells the story of Iranian pop phenomenon Googoosh, and also of the political and cultural context which pushed her to the heights of success in the 60’s and 70’s, only to silence her completely after Iran’s Islamic revolution of 1979.
Inside the Koran- In this powerful and informative film, award-winning director Antony Thomas goes deep into the heart of the Muslim world, examining the personal lives of his subjects, each abiding by his or her own understanding of the Koran. Their relationship with this holy Book reveals a complex, beautiful and often contradictory guide for humanity.
Jihad for Love, A- In this revealing documentary, which was filmed in 12 countries and 9 languages, Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma travels the many worlds of Islam, discovering the stories of its most unlikely storytellers: lesbian and gay Muslims.
Leila- From Dariush Mehrjui, one of Iran's greatest directors, comes this beautiful and mesmerizing story of love, conflict and tradition.
Silent Waters- Silent Waters is set in 1979 in Pakistan, when General Zia-ul-Haq took control of the country and stoked the fires of Islamic nationalism. | |
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