Dance of Outlaws
Häätanssi
Synopsis
A film about a woman who doesn’t exist. Moroccan Hind was raped and consequently denied an official identity – she has no other choice but to work as a prostitute and traditional wedding dancer, but despite the odds of her situation, refuses to give up her dream of dignity, motherhood and love. This is a story of modern day outlaws, children of prostitutes, abandoned child brides and those who have had to escape to the fringes of patriarchal Moroccan society. Through the eyes of one young woman we see a life of constant struggle, but also a life free of the society’s norms and boundaries. The woman in the centre of the film, Hind, is both vulnerable and courageous as she tries to regain her life, her children and her mere right to live as an equal human being in the 21st century.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed El Aboudi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed El Aboudi
- Original Title
- Häätanssi
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Morocco, Norway
- Release Date
- 07/08/2012
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Illume, Piraya Film
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Mohamed El Aboudi
Mohamed El Aboudi
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Mohamed El Aboudi
Director
Mohamed El Aboudi
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What is Dance of Outlaws about?
A film about a woman who doesn’t exist. Moroccan Hind was raped and consequently denied an official identity – she has no other choice but to work as a prostitute and traditional wedding dancer, but despite the odds of her situation, refuses to give up her dream of dignity, motherhood and love. This is a story of modern day outlaws, children of prostitutes, abandoned child brides and those who have had to escape to the fringes of patriarchal Moroccan society. Through the eyes of one young woman we see a life of constant struggle, but also a life free of the society’s norms and boundaries. The woman in the centre of the film, Hind, is both vulnerable and courageous as she tries to regain her life, her children and her mere right to live as an equal human being in the 21st century.
Who directed Dance of Outlaws?
Dance of Outlaws was directed by Mohamed El Aboudi.
Who stars in Dance of Outlaws?
The principal cast of Dance of Outlaws includes Hanan Ryahi, Bilal.
When was Dance of Outlaws released and how long is it?
Dance of Outlaws was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.