Girl's Secrets (2001)

Graphic portrayal of society's struggle to balance tradition and modernity in modern-day Egypt. "Girl's Secrets" tells the story of sixteen-year-old Yasmeen, whose out-of-wedlock pregnancy sparks tragic consequences. The film articulates the many questions on the minds of most Egyptians and Muslims around the world: Should women abide by Islam's stringent dress code? How can parents screen out unwanted Western influences? Should Egyptian schools teach sex education? Should teen-age boys and girls socialize?

Released

2001-06-20

Genres

Drama

Runtime

89 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Magdy Ahmed Aly

TMDB rating

6.1/10 from 8 votes