The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
The subject matter makes The Tainted Veil much more visually interesting than many issue-oriented documentaries, though the thriller-like score goes too far in trying to counter dryness.
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United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Egypt · 2015
1h 18m
Director Nahla Al Fahad, Mazen al Khayrat, Ovidio Salazar
Starring
Genre Documentary, History
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This documentary explores complex feelings surrounding the hijab, or Muslim headscarf. The film features interviews with hijab-wearing women, religious officials, and cultural authorities from around the world, who all weigh in on this often controversial discussion. The perspectives of hijab-wearing women are brought to the forefront of this documentary.
The New York Times by Ben Kenigsberg
The subject matter makes The Tainted Veil much more visually interesting than many issue-oriented documentaries, though the thriller-like score goes too far in trying to counter dryness.
The Tainted Veil is a long conversation, wide in scope and geography, but nonetheless intimate.
Los Angeles Times by Martin Tsai
The Tainted Veil resists taking a stance, and both sides of the argument are compelling and persuasive.
The filmmakers refuse to promote a political agenda of their own in order to let the varied convictions of others foster a necessary dialogue.