
Submission: Part I
Synopsis
The film tells the story of four fictional characters played by a single actress wearing a veil, but clad in a see-through chador, her naked body painted with verses from the Koran. The characters are Muslim women who have been abused in various ways. The film contains monologues of these women and dramatically highlights three verses of the Koran that give authority to men over women, by showing them painted on women’s bodies.
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theo van Gogh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Theo van Gogh
- Original Title
- Submission: Part I
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Budget
- $19
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theo van Gogh
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Theo van Gogh
Theo van Gogh, Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Department Leadership Roster
Theo van Gogh
Producer
Theo van Gogh
Director
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Writer
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Producer
Theo van Gogh
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Submission: Part I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submission: Part I about?
The film tells the story of four fictional characters played by a single actress wearing a veil, but clad in a see-through chador, her naked body painted with verses from the Koran. The characters are Muslim women who have been abused in various ways. The film contains monologues of these women and dramatically highlights three verses of the Koran that give authority to men over women, by showing them painted on women’s bodies.
Who directed Submission: Part I?
Submission: Part I was directed by Theo van Gogh.
Who stars in Submission: Part I?
The principal cast of Submission: Part I includes Not specified.
When was Submission: Part I released and how long is it?
Submission: Part I was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 12m.
