Set in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a young girl named Parvana disguises herself as a boy to support her family after her father is wrongfully imprisoned. She faces numerous obstacles and dangers as she navigates the oppressive society while trying to find her father.
Persepolis is a powerful and poignant animated film that tells the story of Marjane, a young Iranian girl coming of age during the Islamic Revolution. As she grows up in Tehran, she witnesses the changes in her country and the impact they have on her family and herself. From her childhood dreams of revolution to her experiences as a teenager studying abroad, Persepolis explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complex relationship between Iran and the West.
In a small Persian village, Soraya is falsely accused of adultery by her abusive husband and is condemned to death by stoning. Amidst the religious fundamentalism, a French journalist tries to expose the truth and save Soraya, but faces resistance from the backward society.
Fireworks Wednesday tells the story of a beautiful beautician named Rouhi who goes to work for a married couple, Mojdeh and Morteza, as their house cleaner. As Rouhi spends time with the couple, she becomes embroiled in their marital discord and suspicion, particularly surrounding Morteza's erratic behavior and suspicions of Mojdeh's infidelity. Set against the backdrop of the Iranian New Year holiday, tensions rise as secrets are unveiled and relationships are tested.
Follow the story of an Iranian couple as they navigate love, cultural differences, and unexpected challenges in a comedic and heartwarming way.
The Day I Became a Woman is a film composed of three vignettes highlighting the lives of women in Iran. The first story follows a young girl on her 9th birthday, when she is forced by village elders to wear a chador and lose her freedom. The second story focuses on a married woman who decides to go on a shopping spree and escape from the oppression of her husband. The final story portrays an elderly woman who becomes a target of ridicule when she climbs a tree to retrieve her stolen stove. Through these stories, the film explores themes of tradition, women's rights, and the struggle for freedom in Iran.
In Fear: Audibly, a Muslim student grapples with fear and disbelief as she faces a crisis of faith. With skepticism gnawing at her, she encounters nightmares and lovers' quarrels. The student's journey takes her through an apocalypse, where she questions her submission to religion. With the looming presence of the devil and the constant watch of YouTube and TV, she navigates through her fears and seeks answers to her existential questions.
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