The Light In Her Eyes - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Описание: Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur'an school for girls in Damascus, Syria when she was just 17 years old. Countering rigid cultural traditions and a repressive government, Houda encourages women and girls to pursue higher education and jobs, using Islam as a catalyst for change. In a world rarely seen, the story unfolds over three months of Houda's summer program, revealing why women are choosing Islam in a rapidly changing world.

A loving wife and mother, Houda is also an impressive and commanding leader committed to giving her students first-hand knowledge of the Qur'an. In her mosque school we meet several teachers and students—a working dentist juggles her clinic and family responsibilities, a spirited teenager dreams of becoming a doctor, and several university students memorize the Qur'an while pursuing advanced secular degrees. The amount of autonomy enjoyed by women in Houda's mosque is surprising, revealing a debate in their community around the proper roles for women. The Islamic revival, of which Houda is a part, has been taking place not only in Syria, but throughout the Middle East. Interviews with Syrian journalists and scholars are woven through the film, offering background on how women's active participation in the revival is impacting the region.

Over the course of one summer program, Houda leads her students through Qur'an classes, playful field trips, an emotional veiling ceremony, and the final graduation party. An energetic cast of characters brings audiences to private family meals and affectionate social gatherings, immersing viewers in a vibrant social network. No other film crew has been granted such rare and intimate access to the women's side of any Syrian mosque, nor to the private lives of its members.