For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. Circumstances may seem so inextricably entangled that it appears there’s no way to sort matters out. Directed by Parvez Sharma. View Trailer. Trailer. When faced with a paradox, it’s easy to lose hope. For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. Directed by Parvez Sharma. A Sinner in Mecca book. A Sinner in Mecca. November 10, 2019 ; 5 min read ; Play Video. A Sinner in Mecca had its world premiere in April, 2015, at Hot Docs in Toronto.It will open theatrically in New York on September 4th, and in Los Angeles at The Laemmle Music Hall on September 11th. For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. Read 17 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. We are proud to present the geographical and pictorial journey of the remarkable Hajj vividly documented in A SINNER IN MECCA. Pilgrims will often, also visit Madinah (present day Medina), where the Prophet Muhammad is buried during their time in Saudi Arabia. Some may find Sharma's pilgrimage too introspective to be accessible, but his bravery in making a film like A Sinner in Mecca cannot be denied. A stunning piece of work. Accepting the danger that lies ahead, Parvez embarks on a jihad of the self—filming his experience along the way. Director: Parvez Sharma. Web site. For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. For filmmaker Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to assume as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within Islam, his religion. But unlike the journeys of his fellow Muslims, the consequences of his own could be deadly. Cast: Parvez Sharma. The Hajj pilgrimage is a journey every Muslim is commanded by God to go on at least once in a lifetime if they are able and, like millions, Parvez Sharma believes his spiritual salvation lies at Islam's ground zero, Mecca. By playing this video, you consent to Google & YouTube's policies. For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. Saudi Arabia is where Islam’s heart beats. A Sinner in Mecca. “A Sinner in Mecca” (2015, 2020 re-release). For filmmaker Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to assume as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within Islam, his religion. The Hajj unfolds in Makkah (present day Mecca) and areas around it. A Sinner in Mecca 2015 Parvez Sharma M Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over Start Watching . A Sinner in Mecca is a 2015 documentary film from director Parvez Sharma (A Jihad for Love).The film chronicles Sharma's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia as an openly gay Muslim.The film premiered at the 2015 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival to critical acclaim as well as negative controversies. For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country and homosexuality is punishable by death. Screenplay: Sajid Akbar, Alison Amron and Parvez Sharma. 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