The Taqwacores

2010

Drama / Music

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 41% · 27 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 49% · 2.5K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 609 609

islam punk

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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

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Noureen DeWulf as Rabeya
Rasika Mathur Photo
Rasika Mathur as Fatima
John Charles Meyer Photo
John Charles Meyer as Hamza
Anne Leighton Photo
Anne Leighton as Lynn
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Even though Muslim punk exists since the beginning

Even though Muslim punk exists since the beginning of the 80s, it was only in 2003 that this movement was known thanks to Michael Muhammad Knight's book. « The Taqwacores » is therefore based on this book and it was premiered seven years later. Even if the goal of the film is clear, that is showing the existence of this Muslim punk movement in the USA and the trouble in getting in, it hides some surprises and interrogations. Since the characters and the movie do not rebel without any reason, although the violence shown is sometimes too much, it is the consequence of an essential questioning of Islam. The power of the film lies in the director's decision of not taking the same path as other films dealing with religion. « The Taqwacores » does not only go against the flow, but it gives some food for thought: can we worship just a part of the Koran? That is, can we not just take all that is said for granted but also apply our critical sense in order to build our own faith? Can we reverse religious symbols and use them as we please? The film does not give any distinct answers and it does not mean to, but, thanks to some clever realistic dialogues and scenes, it suggests some ideas. And, at the end of the day, we do not ask for more but some ideas to encourage our thinking about a matter that should be better known. Full review on our blog Los Indiscretos : https://losindiscretos.org/2016/12/30/the-taqwacores-2010-eyad-zahra/
Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Saw this at The Scottsdale International Film Fest

Saw this at The Scottsdale International Film Fest in Oct 2010. While it is based on a novel, it borrows heavily from other films. There is great depth of character development, but the movie is ultimately slowed by the pacing of the story.
Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Yusef: what is punk? Guy!: I don't know

Yusef: what is punk? Guy!: I don't know, they said it's something like social taboos..being loud.. Yusef: What do you think? Guy1: I think it's just about being ugly, That's why you can't be punk you look too good. *Both Laugh
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