---
title: 'Subira (2007)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Ravneet "Sippy" Chadha'
released: '2007-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 12
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Kenya'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/subira-2007'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1238776/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Subira (2007)

2007 · 12 min · Drama · Kenya


## Synopsis

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.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Ravneet "Sippy" Chadha](https://cinepixo.com/people/ravneet-sippy-chadha)
- **Screenplay:** [Ravneet "Sippy" Chadha](https://cinepixo.com/people/ravneet-sippy-chadha)

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Official site: http://kaayafilms.com/subira.html
Source: https://cinepixo.com/movies/subira-2007
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