The Poetess(2017)
Hissa Hilal - Eine Stimme hinter dem Schleier
The Poetess Synopsis
The story of Hissa Hilal, a Saudi woman who used her reality-television fame to speak against religious extremism.
The Poetess (2017) is a documentary film directed by Stefanie Brockhaus, released on August 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Hissa Hilal, Mastoura Al-Ahmadi, Ziad Batal and Stefanie Brockhaus. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Stefanie Brockhaus
- Writers:
- Andreas Wolff, Stefanie Brockhaus
- Producers:
- Andreas Wolff
- Production:
- ARTE, Brockhaus/Wolff Films, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Poetess (2017) Trailer
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The Poetess Cast & Crew
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Directed by Stefanie Brockhaus, written by Andreas Wolff and Stefanie Brockhaus, produced by Andreas Wolff.
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The Poetess Reviews & Ratings
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The Poetess – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Poetess?
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The main cast of The Poetess (2017) includes Hissa Hilal, Mastoura Al-Ahmadi, Ziad Batal, Stefanie Brockhaus and Maged Fakhr. The film was directed by Stefanie Brockhaus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poetess released?
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The Poetess was released on August 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Poetess worth watching?
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The Poetess (2017) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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