Dolls : a woman from Damascus / First Hand Films ; Proaction Film in co-production with FinalCut Production present ; a film by Diana El Jeiroudi

Published:: Zürich, Switzerland : First Hand Films, 2008.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (54 minutes)
Additional Creators:: Jīrūdī, Diyānā, Nyrabia, Orwa, Pro Action Film, Final Cut Film Production, Film Platform, and First Hand Films (Firm)

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In English and Arabic with English subtitles.

Summary:

In a traditional Damascene milieu, Manal is challenged to cherish her excellence as a housewife. Still, she insists on chasing a personal dream of getting back to work. Fulla, a new doll, has become the "Dream of Every Arab Girl" with sales skyrocketing. Fulla is the ideal Arab Muslim 'Barbie', a virgin, decent, covered, who is raised up to become a respectful, obedient wife, and to live the grace of family's and society's approval.

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["00:53:33"]

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video file

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Title from resource description page (viewed July 22, 2020).

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