Scheherazade's Diary
Originally released in 2013. Scheherazade's Diary is a documentary film. directed by Zeina Daccache. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 2012, after a 10 months drama therapy workshop, the women inmates of a Beirut prison presented their play Scheherazade in Baabda inside prison to the audience. This film follows the women during these 10 months. The women tell their stories showing how difficult it is to be a woman in Lebanon, and in general in the Arab world, which is governed by a patriarchal mentality. They convey the voices of all women who are imprisoned by oppressive mentalities which in many cases lead women to crime.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
- Revenue
- $41,797
Production Companies
- Catharsis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scheherazade's Diary about?
In 2012, after a 10 months drama therapy workshop, the women inmates of a Beirut prison presented their play Scheherazade in Baabda inside prison to the audience. This film follows the women during...
Who directed Scheherazade's Diary?
Scheherazade's Diary was directed by Zeina Daccache.
How long is Scheherazade's Diary?
Scheherazade's Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Scheherazade's Diary released?
Scheherazade's Diary was released on December 11, 2013 in theaters.