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Some Like It Veiled

Name: Some Like It Veiled
Director: Sou Abadi
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2017

Director

Sou Abadi

Runtime

88 minutes

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Sou Abadi’s comedy uses satire to break down rigid social hierarchies and the tension between traditionalism and modern secular identities. By employing a narrative of disguise, the film challenges the perceived permanence of traditional markers. The work presents a complex view of ethnic identity, moving beyond reductive Western perceptions by focusing on internal cultural shifts within a multicultural context. While the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ romantic arcs, its focus on identity as a performative tool adds depth to the systemic barriers faced by individuals.

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Category Breakdown

Does Some Like It Veiled have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores identity through the act of adopting a different gendered persona, serving as a symbolic exploration of non-conforming identity. It does not center around an explicit queer romance.

How does Some Like It Veiled portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges traditional gender hierarchies by using a feminine disguise to navigate male-dominated environments. It highlights the tension between individual empowerment and patriarchal authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Some Like It Veiled?

Good

The story offers a nuanced depiction of Middle Eastern identity, avoiding broad stereotypes. It focuses on the tension between secular academic life and traditional religious practices.

How does Some Like It Veiled represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film prioritizes secularism and subjective morality over religious dogma. It portrays traditional patriarchal structures as obstacles to personal freedom and modern connections.

Does Some Like It Veiled include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities central to the character arcs or plot progression.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies through the use of identity fluidity.
Offers a nuanced, non-stereotypical depiction of Middle Eastern identity.
Uses satire effectively to challenge oppressive social norms and religious dogma.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ romantic narratives or centered queer arcs.
Does not include any representation of disability within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Armand and Leila, students at Science Po, are a young couple. They plan to go to New York to do their internship at the United Nations. But when Mahmoud, Leila's big brother, returns from a long stay in Yemen, which radically transformed him, he is opposed to his sister's love relationship and decides to remove him at any cost from Armand. To enter Mahmoud and see again Leila, Armand has no choice: he must slip the integral veil! The next day, a certain Scheherazade with a veiled face rings at the door of Leila, and she will not leave Mahmoud indifferent ...

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