A Sinner in Mecca
Synopsis
For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. For filmmaker Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to assume as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within Islam, his religion. On his journey Parvez aims to look beyond 21st-century Islam’s crises of religious extremism, commercialism and sectarian battles. He brings back the story of the religion like it has never been told before, having endured the biggest jihad there is: the struggle with the self.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Parvez Sharma
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Amron, Sajid Akbar
- Original Title
- A Sinner in Mecca
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Haram Films, ZDF, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Parvez Sharma
Alison Amron, Sajid Akbar
Department Leadership Roster
Parvez Sharma
Director
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What is A Sinner in Mecca about?
For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. For filmmaker Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to assume as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within Islam, his religion. On his journey Parvez aims to look beyond 21st-century Islam’s crises of religious extremism, commercialism and sectarian battles. He brings back the story of the religion like it has never been told before, having endured the biggest jihad there is: the struggle with the self.
Who directed A Sinner in Mecca?
A Sinner in Mecca was directed by Parvez Sharma.
Who stars in A Sinner in Mecca?
The principal cast of A Sinner in Mecca includes Hamad Almutaani, Maram Alzghoul, Shady Eldanf, Mohamed Gaber, Ismail Sarsor.
When was A Sinner in Mecca released and how long is it?
A Sinner in Mecca was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.