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How do Arab men react to a finger up the ***?

  • Writer: Richard Hol
    Richard Hol
  • Mar 9, 2017
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 11, 2024

Men in the Middle East are often reluctant to discuss prostate health, which poses a significant problem since prostate cancer is frequently detected too late. To address this, I came up with an experiment. It was launched with Dubai-based NGO Friends of Cancer Patients and aimed at encouraging men to talk to their doctors. The message was simple but powerful: while prostate issues might be uncomfortable to talk about, there’s always one person you can confide in—your doctor.


This thought-provoking, yet light-hearted film earned a Silver in Film and a Bronze in Interactive at the Dubai Lynx Festival.



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