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Woman, Life, Freedom

This week marks the first anniversary of the death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, following her arrest by the Iranian morality police for allegedly violating mandatory dress codes. Her death has triggered ongoing protests characterized by the chant "Woman, Life, Freedom." This week, we offer a selection of films by women directors from Iran.

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Date Created: September 24, 2023

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Ava

Learn More About Ava Ava Ava Sadaf Foroughi · 2017 · Iran, Canada, Qatar

The Apple

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Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame

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Nargess

Learn More About Nargess Nargess Nargess Rakhshan Bani-Etemad · 1992 · Iran

180 Degree Rule

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Sonita

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About 111 Girls

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Divorce Iranian Style

Learn More About Divorce Iranian Style Divorce Iranian Style Divorce Iranian Style Ziba Mir-Hosseini · 1998 · Iran, United Kingdom

Our Times

Learn More About Our Times Our Times Our Times Rakhshan Bani-Etemad · 2002 · Iran

Tales

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Women's Prison

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The Snow Calls

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