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shareIn the religious Iranian city of Qom, there are restrictions imposed on women in the name of “sexual safety.” Hossein grew up in this context, but as a young boy he found himself victimized, left to carry this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.
Directed by Elahe Esmaili
Produced by Hossein Behboudi Rad
Director’s Bio: Elahe is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her works include ‘THE DOLL’ (Best International Short Hot Docs 2021), ‘CAN I HUG YOU?'(Sheffield Doc/Fest 2023) that are recognized by prestigious awards such as Critics Choice, IDA Awards, Student Academy Awards; spanned over 60 festivals and reflects her prowess in storytelling and women’s rights advocacy.
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A documentary can take many shapes, whether expository, investigative, or even pure entertainment. One of the most effective uses of the form, however, is as an avenue for the documentarian to bare their soul, to express themselves without holding back. In this way, the documentary can become an intimate portrait, a point of true emotional catharsis, or even a confessional. These films, though differing in style and the content of their stories, were all made with the intent of shedding light on the personal, whether that means hidden truths, repressed traumas, or even unspoken appreciation and love. To both heartwarming and heartbreaking effect, these courageous and insightful filmmakers have used documentary to uncover the hidden depths of both themselves and their subjects.
