The Taqwacores

2010

Drama / Music

2
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 41% · 27 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 49% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 598 598

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Plot summary

Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" housemates 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.

Director

Eyad Zahra Photo
Eyad Zahra

Top cast

Dominic Rains Photo
Dominic Rains as Jehangir Tabari
Anne Leighton Photo
Anne Leighton as Lynn
Noureen DeWulf Photo
Noureen DeWulf as Rabeya
Bobby Naderi Photo
Bobby Naderi as Yusef
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767.01 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by natg520 7 / 10

Anarchy and Islam

If you liked "Border Radio" or "Clerks" you might like this one. The theme of religion plays a conspicuous role here, though. The characters are young and searching for their own definitions of Islam. It's interesting to see the DIY approach the characters take. It's a sweet story about alienated friends trying to define themselves.The editing and periodic black and white with talk radio blaring bigoted messages provides breaks in the story and relates the lives of the characters to the world. The overall feel of the movie is like those independent films of the late eighties and early nineties.I think that the movie would have been better with more music, but the film does succeed in conveying the seriousness of the Muslim identity in modern America.
Reviewed by JohnSeal 6 / 10

I wanna rock and roll all night and pray five times a day

Reviewed by stupidknight 7 / 10

Punk'em

Interesting concept. Must acknowledge that films like these are the reason why Sundance will always be special. The camera work was refreshing and must commend the efforts of the cast. Every small detail was well handled, the punk burkha for example, I've never imagined those black-bland clothes would ever get a creative touch, something I would envy if I were a fashion designer.Yusef, this was a character that found its alter-ego in Jehangir and struggles to acknowledge that Jehangir is who he always wanted to be. Yusef will always be that person who reminded you that wanting to have fun and being pious need not always be two different things.I really enjoyed watching those tiny clips with a couch, a person and a TV. We are a nation of people who believe in liberty but will it ever be possible for Jehangir to wear the crescent and star although he is in no way connected with his religion. I seriously doubt it, but yes, we give Jehagir this ability in our films. Applaud the efforts.
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