Subira (2007 film)


Subira is a 2007 Kenyan film recorded on the shores of Lamu Island.
Subira is an 11-year-old rebellious Muslim girl whose life turns upside down when she reaches adulthood and is forced to wear a hijab, she expects to follow the same rules as her older brother. This intense family drama brilliantly illustrates the dichotomy between modernity and tradition.

Plot

Raised in an orthodox Muslim village on the isolated island of Lamu, Kenya, Her controlling mother expects her to follow tradition, do household tasks, and strive to be a decent bride, just like everyone else. Subira, however, has different intentions. She wants to live by her own rules, regardless of what others say.

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