May 31

Behind the Veil / Eve and Marilyn

Shot in the harem of the ruling family of Dubai, Behind the Veil offers a fascinating glimpse into a mysterious, legendary world. Eve Arnold documents the preparations of a young sheikha as she awaits her upcoming marriage. Arnold begins the film with images that one might "expect" in a harem, but gradually reveals how many of the traditional practices give way under the pressure of a new generation.

Eve Arnold may have photographed Marilyn Monroe more than anyone else. What is certain is that during their many sessions, they developed a unique and surprising relationship. Rosemary Bowen-Jones explores the dynamics of the photographer/sitter relationship, always a charged situation but especially when the sitter is one of the century's most iconic figures.

Behind the Veil
Eve Arnold, UK, 1969; 50m

Eve and Marilyn
Rosemary Bowen-Jones, UK, 1987; 30m