Behind the Veil (1970)
A rare glimpse into a Dubai harem and a document of the significant changes in the lives of Arab women during the early 1970s, this is the only film made by Eve Arnold, the world-renowned photojournalist and first woman to work for the elite Magnum Photos.
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What is Behind the Veil about?
A rare glimpse into a Dubai harem and a document of the significant changes in the lives of Arab women during the early 1970s, this is the only film made by Eve Arnold, the world-renowned photojournalist and first woman to work for the elite Magnum Photos.
How long is Behind the Veil?
Behind the Veil has a runtime of 50 minutes.