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Virgin

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Social Criticism · Women · Tradition  

  • CountryIran
  • Production Year2009
  • Running Time44min
  • Format DV
  • ColorCOLOR
Program Note
The opening scene starts with piece of Chador fabric flapping in the wind. Iranian women trapped under the Chador and virginity issue that traps Iranian women once again is a painful and paradoxical side of Iran. The reality, where women being required to obtain a ‘certificate of virginity,’ causes dispute over the validity of the certificate. This induces husbands to accuse their wives, and wives′ parents-in-laws accusing her parents. The dispute over virginity tangled among the Koranic doctrine, and a male dominant society, and women′s rights results in endless and painful situations. Viewers face an uncomfortable reality which shows how a deeply rooted convention can entrap and disparage people.
Director
Tahereh HASSANZADEH
Tahereh Hassanzadeh is from Myaneh- Iran. She has a BS in MIDWIFERY from medical sciences University. She graduated from filmmaking courses at Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS). Her short documentary [My Home Is Cloudy] played at the Tehran International Short Film Festival. Her other short works have screened at festivals around the world.
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Credit
  • Director Tahereh HASSANZADEH 타헤레 하싼자데
  • Producer Tahereh HASSANZADEH
  • Screenplay Tahereh HASSANZADEH
  • Cinematography Bayram FAZLI
  • Editor Tahereh HASSANZADEH
  • Sound Mohammad ARJANG
  • Production Company Tahereh Hassanzadeh
    No. 22, Motahhar Clinic, Rahman Ave., Shokoufeh Blvd., Abdol Abad, Tehran Iran
    taaherehhassanzadeh@yahoo.com