The perfumed garden [videorecording] / [presented by] La Sept ARTE, Bandits Longs, Dominant 7 ; a film by Yamina Benguigui

Published: New York, NY : First Run Icarus Films, 2000.
Physical Description: 1 videocassette (56 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Additional Creators: Benguigui, Yamina, Wieder, Alain, Dupuis-Mendel, Philippe, Alaoui, Naima, Lasly, Mohamed, Sept/Arte (Firm), Dominant 7 (Firm), and First Run/Icarus Films

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Language Note

In French and Arabic with English subtitles.

Summary

Through interviews with men and women of all ages and classes this film explores the myths and realities of sensuality and sexuality in Arab society, a world of taboos, of erotic literature and films. It begins looking at a more permissive history, and ends with the experiences of contemporary lovers from mixed backgrounds. The film discusses pre-marital sex, courtship and marriage, familial pressures, social taboos and issues of language. It also demonstrates how the rich legacy of fantasy in the A Thousand and One Arabian Nights still permeates contemporary Arab culture.

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Creation/Production Credits Note

Producteurs, Alain Wieder, Philippe Dupuis-Mendel ; regie, Yamina Benguigui, Naima Alaoui ; image, Bakir Belaidi.

Participant/Performer Note

Commentary: Mohamed Lasly (anthropologist)

Technical Details

VHS.

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