The Taqwacores DVD (2010)

The Taqwacores

2010

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" house mates soon introduce him to Taqwacore- a hardcore, Muslim punk rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. The Taqwacores deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.

The Taqwacores details

Format:	15 DVD
Starring:	Bobby Naderi, Noureen DeWulf, Dominic Rains, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman, Denise George, Marwan Kamel, Anne Leighton
Director:	Eyad Zahra
Genres:	Drama, Music/Musical - Music - Punk Rock
Studio:	NETWORK RELEASING

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
The Taqwacores	15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 23 minutes
Rental release:	24 Oct 2011
Main languages:	English

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Thought provoking and fun.

By a customer , 10 Feb 2012

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'The Taqwacores' explores the interface between faith, religion and humanity and the tensions between the three. Religion often wants to prescribe what faith should look like while some individuals want the freedom to explore and customise. 'The Taqwacore' looks at these issues being worked out in an Islamic punk house and im sure as a non muslim i probably missed alot of references but despite that i found the film thought provoking and fun, a pretty neat combination. Especially prominent were themes of inclusion and exclusion that occur in any group. Good film on various levels.
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By 5ft7offootballheaven (300 reviews) from London , 04 Jan 2013

The premise is not promising but the film is an absolute triumph. Really its massively good. De Wulf gets the best lines and the most unusual riot starter award. Dominic Rains' character is wise wise wise. I wanted more, lots more.
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Thought provoking and fun.

By a customer , 10 Feb 2012

'The Taqwacores' explores the interface between faith, religion and humanity and the tensions between the three. Religion often wants to prescribe what faith should look like while some individuals want the freedom to explore and customise. 'The Taqwacore' looks at these issues being worked out in an Islamic punk house and im sure as a non muslim i probably missed alot of references but despite that i found the film thought provoking and fun, a pretty neat combination. Especially prominent were themes of inclusion and exclusion that occur in any group. Good film on various levels.
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