The Light in Her Eyes

November. 01,2011

Rating：

7.1

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Woman Director Middle East Islam

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur'an school for girls in Damascus, Syria when she was just 17 years old. Every summer, her female students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam, in addition to their secular schooling. A surprising cultural shift is underway-women are claiming space within the mosque, a place historically dominated by men. Challenging tradition, Houda insists education for women is a form of worship. Using Qur'anic teachings, she encourages her students to pursue higher education, jobs, and public lives, while remaining committed to an interpretation of Islam prioritizing women's role as wives and mothers. In a world rarely seen, The Light In Her Eyes tells the story of a leader who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam, without giving up their dreams. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, the film is an exclusive look at a social movement thriving in a country controlled by a repressive regime

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Reviews

Colibel

2011/11/01

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

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Freaktana

2011/11/02

A Major Disappointment

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InformationRap

2011/11/03

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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Kinley

2011/11/04

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

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gyongyosics

2011/11/05

This is a very touching story about women, how they try to find their place is a very man-ruled society, how to match personal dreams with the rules of religion.I found it very interesting how a feminist idea (teaching as means of socio-cultural ascension)interacts and causes a religious movement among women who claim their place in a man-focused religion, learning how to recite the Noble Qur'an which is traditionally a man's work.She, Houda, who leads this Qur'an summer school for girls speaks about how important is for women to be educated for knowing their rights and encourages them to lead and continue secular studies as well.Only problem with the film is that shows a bit idealistic picture about her fights.

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