Shahida: Brides of Allah
Viewers interested in modern Documentary cinema often explore Shahida: Brides of Allah because of its cast, story direction, and audience popularity.
Israeli director Natalie Assouline chronicles the lives of women, mostly young mothers, in prison for involvement in failed suicide attacks/terrorists attacks in Israel. Filmed over two years, this portrait strives to unearth the motivations behind their crimes. With the women's heads and feelings firmly covered, the film reveals no answers, just the heart-breaking tension between humanity and ideology.
