A Sinner in Mecca(2015)
A Sinner in Mecca Synopsis
For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. For filmmaker Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to assume as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within Islam, his religion. On his journey Parvez aims to look beyond 21st-century Islam’s crises of religious extremism, commercialism and sectarian battles. He brings back the story of the religion like it has never been told before, having endured the biggest jihad there is: the struggle with the self.
A Sinner in Mecca (2015) is a documentary film directed by Parvez Sharma, released on April 29, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Hamad Almutaani, Maram Alzghoul, Shady Eldanf and Mohamed Gaber. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Parvez Sharma
- Writers:
- Sajid Akbar, Alison Amron
- Production:
- Haram Films, ZDF, ARTE France Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
A Sinner in Mecca Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Hamad Almutaani
Hamad Almutaani
as Self
- Maram Alzghoul
Maram Alzghoul
as Self
- Shady Eldanf
Shady Eldanf
as Self
Mohamed Gaber
as Self
- Ismail Sarsor
Ismail Sarsor
as Self
- Ahmed Yagoub
Ahmed Yagoub
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Parvez Sharma, written by Sajid Akbar and Alison Amron.
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A Sinner in Mecca Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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A Sinner in Mecca – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Sinner in Mecca online?
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A Sinner in Mecca (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Sinner in Mecca?
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The main cast of A Sinner in Mecca (2015) includes Hamad Almutaani, Maram Alzghoul, Shady Eldanf, Mohamed Gaber and Ismail Sarsor. The film was directed by Parvez Sharma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Sinner in Mecca released?
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A Sinner in Mecca was released on April 29, 2015 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is A Sinner in Mecca worth watching?
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A Sinner in Mecca (2015) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.