The Taqwacores

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01/04/2017 Even though Muslim punk exists since the beginning of the 80s, it was only in 2003 that this movement was known thanks to Michael Muhammad Knight's book. « The Taqwacores » is therefore based on this book and it was premiered seven years later. Even if the goal of the film is clear, that is showing the existence of this Muslim punk movement in the USA and the trouble in getting in, it hides some surprises and interrogations. Since the characters and the movie do not rebel without any reason, although the violence shown is sometimes too much, it is the consequence of an essential questioning of Islam. The power of the film lies in the director's decision of not taking the same path as other films dealing with religion. « The Taqwacores » does not only go against the flow, but it gives some food for thought: can we worship just a part of the Koran? That is, can we not just take all that is said for granted but also apply our critical sense in order to build our own faith? Can we reverse religious symbols and use them as we please? The film does not give any distinct answers and it does not mean to, but, thanks to some clever realistic dialogues and scenes, it suggests some ideas. And, at the end of the day, we do not ask for more but some ideas to encourage our thinking about a matter that should be better known. Full review on our blog Los Indiscretos : https://losindiscretos.org/2016/12/30/the-taqwacores-2010-eyad-zahra/ See more 04/05/2012 Saw this at The Scottsdale International Film Fest in Oct 2010. While it is based on a novel, it borrows heavily from other films. There is great depth of character development, but the movie is ultimately slowed by the pacing of the story. See more 10/27/2011 Yusef: what is punk? Guy!: I don't know, they said it's something like social taboos..being loud.. Yusef: What do you think? Guy1: I think it's just about being ugly, That's why you can't be punk you look too good. *Both Laugh See more 10/25/2011 Short. Simple. Loud. Angry. A punk film as it should be. See more 08/24/2011 A cliched story (innocent leaves home and discovers the Real World for the first time) is helped out by a total immersion into a world I know nothing about. A little hand holding would've been nice, as Muslim terms are thrown about liberally (heh) with no definitions. Interesting to see so many stock movie characters (Shy Nerd, Stoner, Rebel, Loser, Super Gay Guy, Angry Jock, Girl) with a Muslim spin. All of these characters have some degree of faith, despite many of their "sinful" actions. And a couple of the actors are really great, too. See more 07/18/2011 Amazing set of charexters with great ideas. The story telling is unrefined and even sometimesflat out poor but the charecters win out in the end. See more Read all reviews

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