Belly Dancer
General Information
- Original Title
- Rakasa
- Author/Creator
- Rubin, Iris, director.
- Language
- Hebrew, Arabic.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Israel, 2006.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (73 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00002989
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- Rakasa is a documentary about the lives of three Palestinian women who dance for joy, expression and sometimes money. Certain images come to mind when an American says, “I’m a dancer.” However, the dancing found in Rakasa (Arabic for “bellydancer”) comes from an irrepressible urge to rebel, to be free, and to be wholly and utterly a woman in a culture that would have one deny that Goddess-given gift. This form of dancing also crosses religious barriers, bringing Israeli Jews and Arabs together to dance. For this, rakasa—and the women whose lives are shared within—should be celebrated.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Belly Dancer
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1343 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1343 (HU_OSA_00002989.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |