Movie Details
Original Language:Arabic
Heroic Bodies
DirectorSara Suliman
1 hr 35 minDocumentary
Plot
The history of systematic oppression of women in Sudan dates back to the 16th century Heroic Bodies presents many examples of the ways in which the female body was regarded and treated as property from women forced to live as concubines or slaves to genital mutilation and facial disfigurement Womens rights advocatesmost of them women but also a few mentell stories of horrific traditions and oppression as well as brave resistance and change
