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This documentary short shot in Iran speaks to three Iranian women of differing ages and lifestyles about their role as women in a conservative country especially those who have separated from their husbands.
All of them were married alas unhappily and left their husbands or were discarded usually with nothing and rebuilt their lives.
The youngest woman, Sahar was only married for a year and could not get a job after her split with her violent husband. She had to turn to prostitution and was studying law at the time of filming.
The second interviewee Mariam lost everything after her divorce but had a profession as a make up and tattoo artist.
The oldest person was Narges, her husband disliked her working.
Its rather eye opening to think that Iranian women think that they are better off in comparison to other Muslim countries. Most people in the west think that Iran is more restrictive.
Despite the conservatism in Iran since the 1979 revolution especially with the imposition of modest dress, women in Iran tend to be highly educated, attend universities in record numbers and have access to professions.
The short running time does mean some questions are left unanswered. Is Sahar left at risk by exposing herself as a prostitute on camera, especially as she was also a university student. Sahar also wears a cross during the interview which tends to signify she would be a Christian although in the interview she tells that she is from a Muslim family.
Even Mariam, if she does tattoos, what kind? Tattoos are frowned upon in Islam although, some tribal tattoos in Middles Eastern countries can be common even in women.
These type of things leaves the viewer confused. Still a thought provoking short.
All of them were married alas unhappily and left their husbands or were discarded usually with nothing and rebuilt their lives.
The youngest woman, Sahar was only married for a year and could not get a job after her split with her violent husband. She had to turn to prostitution and was studying law at the time of filming.
The second interviewee Mariam lost everything after her divorce but had a profession as a make up and tattoo artist.
The oldest person was Narges, her husband disliked her working.
Its rather eye opening to think that Iranian women think that they are better off in comparison to other Muslim countries. Most people in the west think that Iran is more restrictive.
Despite the conservatism in Iran since the 1979 revolution especially with the imposition of modest dress, women in Iran tend to be highly educated, attend universities in record numbers and have access to professions.
The short running time does mean some questions are left unanswered. Is Sahar left at risk by exposing herself as a prostitute on camera, especially as she was also a university student. Sahar also wears a cross during the interview which tends to signify she would be a Christian although in the interview she tells that she is from a Muslim family.
Even Mariam, if she does tattoos, what kind? Tattoos are frowned upon in Islam although, some tribal tattoos in Middles Eastern countries can be common even in women.
These type of things leaves the viewer confused. Still a thought provoking short.
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- Prismark10
- Sep 27, 2015
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- Filming locations
- Tehran, Iran(Exterior)
- Production company
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- Budget
- £4,000 (estimated)
- Runtime10 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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