Three Veils
Synopsis
The lives of three young Middle Eastern women intertwine as they struggle to defy tradition and create their own realities. From an arranged marriage and a lesbian love affair to an abusive family situation, the film delicately tackles some of the issues Middle Eastern women are confronted with today.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THREE VEILS - UK Trailer - PeccadilloOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-30
Top Cast
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Sheetal Sheth
Nikki
Angela Zahra
Amira
Mercedes Mason
Leila
Madline Tabar
Samira
Garen Boyajian
Jamal
Sammy Sheik
Ali
Erick Avari
Mr. Qasim
Christopher Maleki
Mehdi
Anne Bedian
Faridah
Salwa Shaker
Mrs. Qasim
Jesse Garcia
Carlos
Eduardo Baumann
Michael
Andrew J. Ferranti
Hafiz
Desmond Faison
Wes
Andria Carpenter
Little Nikki
Lexi Greene
Little Amira
Chelsea Gray
Shoshana
Silvi Sebastian
Aunt Fatima
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 506 DaysIndependent Film Festival, Toronto, Canada
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolla Selbak
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolla Selbak, Rana Kazkaz
- Original Score
- Vicente Avella
- Original Title
- Three Veils
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Zahra Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolla Selbak
Rolla Selbak, Rana Kazkaz
Vicente Avella
John Frost
Fahmi Farahat
Ahmad Zahra, Brad Hagen, Mohannad Malas
Department Leadership Roster
Rolla Selbak
Director
Rolla Selbak
Writer
Ahmad Zahra
Producer
John Frost
Director of Photography
Jon Texas
Production Design
Fahmi Farahat
Editor
Anthony Tran
Costume Design
Vicente Avella
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Veils
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What is Three Veils about?
The lives of three young Middle Eastern women intertwine as they struggle to defy tradition and create their own realities. From an arranged marriage and a lesbian love affair to an abusive family situation, the film delicately tackles some of the issues Middle Eastern women are confronted with today.
Who directed Three Veils?
Three Veils was directed by Rolla Selbak.
Who stars in Three Veils?
The principal cast of Three Veils includes Sheetal Sheth, Angela Zahra, Mercedes Mason, Madline Tabar, Garen Boyajian.
When was Three Veils released and how long is it?
Three Veils was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Veils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Veils was composed by Vicente Avella.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Veils?
Three Veils holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).