Zaynab's Sisters
Fall Grant 2011 - Production Stage
Carolina Popolani / Feature Documentary / Egypt, Italy, Qatar / 2011 / 54 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic, Italian / Interests: Documentary
Synopsis
Sama, a 25-year-old woman of Egyptian origin raised in Italy, has just received her degree in political science. She decides to wear the veil with pride, while she is aware of the repercussions this may have in Italy. She plans a trip to Egypt to deepen her knowledge of the role of women in Islamic countries. There, Sama will film women involved in politics, communications, welfare and who serve in the Muslim Brotherhood movement. She explores how women in Islamic contexts can have important roles in society.
Credits
- Director
- Carolina Popolani
- Screenwriter
- Carolina Popolani
- Producer
- Bernadette Carranza
About the Director
After working in Milan as an editor in film and at Rai Television, Carolina Popolani moved to Rome, where she worked for 13 years as Senior Editor and Producer for the Arab satellite channel, Television Orbit. Her Syrian origins and knowledge of the Arab world led her to become interested in integration, the environment, human rights and women’s issues, particularly in the countries of the Southern Mediterranean.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Carolina Popolani
- Company:
- ATABULO
- Phone:
- +39 0668 32740
- Email:
- carolinapopolani@gmail.com