Waterproof

Dokumentarfilm, Jordan/Germany 2019

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Aishe, after losing her husband, suddenly became the sole provider for her three children. She participates in several workshops for emancipation of Muslim women and decides to pursue a career as a female plumber to ease her financial situation. WATERPROOF gives a humorous insight into the world of a plumber and her colleagues who try to stand their ground armed only with pliers and screwdrivers. They are the first femal plumbers in Jordan - one of the driest countries in the world.
Audio language:
Arabic
Subtitles:
German

Awards

DOK Leipzig 2019: EWA Development Award ‚Best Female Driven Documentary‘
IDFA 2019: Luminous Award

More information

Director:

Daniela König

Editor:

Alex Bakri

Composer:

Basel Naouri

Protagonist:

Khawla

Rehab

Aysha

Original title:

Waterproof

Original language:

Arabic

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age Recommendation:

Starting at 14 years

Ratings:

FBW 2020: Prädikat "besonders wertvoll"

Age rating:

Starting at 18

Audio language:

Arabic

Subtitles:

German