From Director
Olga Sapozhnikova
In "Hidden Beauty," Olga Sapozhnikova profiles
the lives of four beautiful, strong, resilient
women who have proven themselves
on their own terms within the constraints
of the traditionally male dominated Arab society.
Shot in Dubai, the film reveals the lives of
Sapozhnikova's "heroes." The first three women profiled
are Arab women who have created impressive lives
for themselves. The story of the fourth woman begins
with her reasons for her decision to leave her
native Finland, and move to the Gulf to find an Arabic man
to marry, adopting and embracing Arabic culture
in the process.
"Hidden Beauty" is an engaging film on many levels,
one which will enlighten both men and women,
providing viewers with a truly extraordinary experience.
Hidden Beauty was a
Market Recommended Film
in the Dubai International Film Festival Market
Download our Press Release on the
Dubai International Film Festival Recommendation
Hidden Beauty Screened
in the Festival du Monde Arabe
Montreal, Canada
November, 2009
Visit the Official
"Hidden Beauty" Website
* What Arabs think about Europeans and Americans * Why is it possible to cry in Arabic and Japanese cultures * How women attract and love men in different cultures * Why it is ok to be late for one hour in Arab culture 
Olga Sapozhnikova is a director and producer
of documentary films who proposes
to make serial programs on the topic
"Why East is not West."
The documentaries are made in a funny style
that speaks about cross-cultural
misconceptions and stereotypes:
but not acceptable in Europe and America?
but not acceptable in the Western, European cultures?
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