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The perfumed garden
Title
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.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Notes
Public performance rights granted.
Producteurs, Alain Wieder, Philippe Dupuis-Mendel ; regie, Yamina Benguigui, Naima Alaoui ; image, Bakir Belaidi.
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.
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
Credits
Producteurs, Alain Wieder, Philippe Dupuis-Mendel ; regie, Yamina Benguigui, Naima Alaoui ; image, Bakir Belaidi.
Performers
Commentary: Mohamed Lasly (anthropologist)
System details note
VHS.
Subjects
Also listed under
Sept/Arte (Firm)
Dominant 7 (Firm)
First Run/Icarus Films.
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