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THE LIGHT IN HER EYES

Julia Meltzer, Laura Nix, Syria 2011, 80 Min., OV with English subs
Followed by a talk with Dr. Mohammad Magout

Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted in 2011, The Light in Her Eyes offers an extraordinary portrait of the role of Islam in Syrian society, putting a special focus on the challenges and dreams of Muslim women who want to live a life in line with Islam. 

Dr. Mohammad Magout is a researcher at Leipzig University focusing on the role of religion and secularism in Syria.