About this movie
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.
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Year
2015
Runtime
1h 19m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
10
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
islam
male homosexuality
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Questions about A Sinner in Mecca
How long is A Sinner in Mecca?
A Sinner in Mecca has a runtime of 1h 19m (1 hour and 19 minutes).
Who directed A Sinner in Mecca?
A Sinner in Mecca was directed by Parvez Sharma and released in 2015.
What genre is A Sinner in Mecca?
A Sinner in Mecca is a Documentary film (2015).
Who stars in A Sinner in Mecca?
The cast of A Sinner in Mecca includes Hamad Almutaani, Maram Alzghoul, Shady Eldanf, Mohamed Gaber, Ismail Sarsor.
What is the TMDB rating for A Sinner in Mecca?
A Sinner in Mecca has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 10 votes.
