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Won't they punish the cast for breaking the law?

posted 10 years ago by aykutsgn
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Let me say that I loved the movie as a Turk and as someone who's interested in the cultures of the countries with mostly Muslims in it (I refrain from saying "Muslim countries", because I don't think religion is for a country, but for the individual), such as Iran, Saudi Arabia etc.

So, my question is: If it's against the law to shoot a movie in Saudi Arabia, won't the cast be punished for breaking the law as Saudi Arabia citizens? I know the sharia law is pretty harsh (which I hate, BTW). For those who loved this movie, I would recommend The Stoning of Soraya M., which is based on a true story and depicts the Islamic republic of Iran.

[–] JARowlands 9 years ago

As a related question, I was surprised to see the actresses appearing without headscarves. In “A Separation” (an excellent movie by the way), the actresses had to cover their hair, even in scenes at home with their families. I was told this was because there would be male audience members watching the film. Does anyone know if not wearing a headscarf is more acceptable in Saudi Arabia than Iran or just an acceptable feature in Saudi Arabian movies?