Hidden Faces offers a central and complex portrayal of a lesbian relationship between Anne and Sarah. The film delves into their emotional and sexual connection with dramatic depth, granting the characters dignity and agency. For a film of its era, this serious and empathetic treatment of same-sex love contributes to a net positive impact, affirming the worth of their relationship.

Hidden Faces (1968) offers an empathetic and complex portrayal of Laura, a transsexual woman. The film explores her journey and the external prejudices she encounters, framing her identity with dignity. It critiques societal intolerance rather than her transsexual identity, ultimately affirming the worth of her life and love.

The film critiques the hypocrisy and oppressive social structures often justified by rigid interpretations of Islamic tradition, rather than the faith itself. By exposing these abuses, the narrative implicitly advocates for a more authentic or humane understanding of faith and societal values, thus affirming its dignity.