For decades, Iranian cinema has contributed to the world of filmmaking. The nine films featured in this block span genres and highlight stories that showcase a rich cultural tapestry, captivating narratives, and the ability to evoke profound emotions. These films serve as a powerful window into the intricacies of Iranian society and the universal human condition. With all of the films featuring female leads, this block is an opportunity to gain insight into often untold and silenced stories. Ending with When the Tea Gets Cold, this progression of films will take you through the fight for freedom and unsung stories of personal revolution.
Raha's mother makes a heart-wrenching sacrifice by selling her daughter's beautiful hair to fund the daughter's medical treatment. The woman who buys the hair to make a wig is beaten by her husband. In the end, the paths of the two women meet, revealing the poignant connections that arise from their shared struggles.
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguagePersian
- CountryIran, Islamic Republic of
- DirectorShabnam Gholikhani,
- ProducerAmir Pourbafrani Asadi
- CastAmir Pourbafrani Asadi, Raha Arshid, Setareh Delbari, Sara Dadashpoor, Yas Ghasem-Abadi
For decades, Iranian cinema has contributed to the world of filmmaking. The nine films featured in this block span genres and highlight stories that showcase a rich cultural tapestry, captivating narratives, and the ability to evoke profound emotions. These films serve as a powerful window into the intricacies of Iranian society and the universal human condition. With all of the films featuring female leads, this block is an opportunity to gain insight into often untold and silenced stories. Ending with When the Tea Gets Cold, this progression of films will take you through the fight for freedom and unsung stories of personal revolution.
Raha's mother makes a heart-wrenching sacrifice by selling her daughter's beautiful hair to fund the daughter's medical treatment. The woman who buys the hair to make a wig is beaten by her husband. In the end, the paths of the two women meet, revealing the poignant connections that arise from their shared struggles.
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguagePersian
- CountryIran, Islamic Republic of
- DirectorShabnam Gholikhani,
- ProducerAmir Pourbafrani Asadi
- CastAmir Pourbafrani Asadi, Raha Arshid, Setareh Delbari, Sara Dadashpoor, Yas Ghasem-Abadi
