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This selection of shorts celebrates identity and emphasizes the importance of being seen in your own terms particularly from the perspective of trans and gender nonconforming youth. 


For Ages 14+ | 59 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with subtitles


Themes: Social Media Ethics, Dreaming, Daring to be Different, Finding Your Own Path, Identity Exploration, Gender/Sexuality Spectrum, Gender Roles and Nonconformity.


Content Warning: Stressful Situations, Traumatic and/or Triggering Content.

Inside the Skin


Ali (they/them) is a talented teenage football player preparing for an important match, but they live in a community that is both queer-phobic and misogynistic. Ali must keep their true identity a secret from everyone. When fellow player Hamed discovers Ali's secret, they are faced with a life-altering decision. Ali must decide whether to be true to themselves or conform to their community's expectations. This decision is not an easy one, as it could impact their future as a football player and their relationships with family and friends.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    17 minutes
  • Language
    Persian
  • Country
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Director
    Shafagh Abosaba, Maryam Mahdiye
  • Screenwriter
    Shafagh Abosaba, Maryam Mahdiye
  • Producer
    Shafagh Abosaba, Maryam Mahdiye
  • Executive Producer
    Atozinema Pictures Inc