Shahida: Brides of Allah

Shahida: Brides of Allah 2008 Directed by Natalie Assouline

Israeli director Natalie Assouline chronicles the lives of women, mostly young mothers, in prison for involvement in failed suicide attacks/terrorists attacks in Israel. Filmed over two years, this portrait strives to unearth the motivations behind their crimes. With the women's heads and feelings firmly covered, the film reveals no answers, just the heart-breaking tension between humanity and ideology.

Country Israel

Production Country Israel

Language Arabic

Spoken Languages Arabic , Hebrew

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Pie Films

Release Date 8 February 2008

76 mins