Leyla Bouzid on lesbian invisibility in Arab cinema
In an interview with Le Monde, Tunisian filmmaker Leyla Bouzid discusses the challenges of making her film 'A voix basse' (In a Low Voice), which centers on a lesbian protagonist. She highlights the hypocrisy and prejudice in Tunisian society regarding homosexuality, which remains illegal in Tunisia. Bouzid notes that lesbian love stories are virtually nonexistent in Arab cinema, reflecting broader societal taboos. The film aims to expose these biases and give visibility to LGBTQ+ experiences in the region.
Key facts
- Leyla Bouzid is the director of 'A voix basse'
- The film features a lesbian protagonist
- Homosexuality is punishable by law in Tunisia
- Bouzid gave an interview to Le Monde
- The film addresses societal hypocrisy and prejudice
- Lesbian love stories are rare in Arab cinema
- The film was shot in Tunisia
- Bouzid is a Tunisian filmmaker
Entities
Artists
- Leyla Bouzid
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Tunisia