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Layers
Layers

LAYERS

Directed by Manal Wicki
United Arab Emirates, 2011
Short, Documentary

Synopsis

Layers is a short documentary exploring the abaya – the national dress of Emirati women – through inter-generational dialogue. The film uncovers the multiple representations of the abaya, bringing attention to the rich variety of values, attitudes and ideas surrounding this mode of dress…

Synopsis

Layers is a short documentary exploring the abaya – the national dress of Emirati women – through inter-generational dialogue. The film uncovers the multiple representations of the abaya, bringing attention to the rich variety of values, attitudes and ideas surrounding this mode of dress…