CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 2h 5m

Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab

Forget what you think you know about the hijab.

Documentary

Light Upon Light: A Documentary on Hijab is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of the diverse, raw, and untold stories of hijabi women. Through open and vulnerable conversations with 7 women, the film dismantles stereotypes, highlights the challenges imposed by society, and celebrates the profound beauty of the hijab beyond a mere clothing choice. It captures the individuality of each woman’s story—how they came to wear the hijab, the struggles they’ve faced, and the strength they’ve found in it. More than just fabric, the hijab is a journey, often misunderstood, and influenced by the way the world perceives it. By amplifying voices that are often unheard, the documentary creates a space for empathy, challenges misconceptions, and invites a deeper understanding of what it truly means to wear the hijab; inspiring everyone to see hijab in a new light.

Directed byNour Sadek

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
EN
Released
March 2, 2025

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Trailer | Light Upon Light: A Documentary On Hijab

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Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Mariam Yassein

Subject

Rahma Ahmed

Subject

Rawan Mohab

Subject

Madina Loodin

Subject

Naveen Balkhi

Subject

Mehnaz Anshah

Subject

Salwa Sadek

Poet

Shaikha Alshemeili

Ballerina

Safiya Tahhan

Ballerina

Creative team
Directed by
Nour Sadek
Written by
Nour Sadek

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