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The Sheik and I

A filmmaker's documentary on art as a form of rebellion is met with censorship and threats of arrest after it's banned for allegedly blasphemous content.

Independent filmmaker Caveh Zahedi creates a film for a Middle Eastern Biennial on the theme of "art as a subversive act". He makes fun of the Sheik, who finances the Biennial, despite being told not to. His antics, which include highlighting culturally sensitive issues, fail to impress and his film is banned for blasphemy.

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Info about The Sheik and I

Studio(s): Reinventing the Wheel

Originally Released: United States, Dec 07, 2012

Production Countries: United Arab Emirates, United States

Budget: $30,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Documentary