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MAHSA: Cantata for a forbidden voice in four movements

Genre

Documentary

Directed By

Kiarash Anvari

Date: Mar 2013
Length: 00:16:22
Process: Colour
Country: Iran
Language: English, Persian
Subtitle Languages: English
Shooting Format: DV
Sound Format: Dialogue, Music, Voice-Over

Synopsis

In a country where public performances by women are forbidden, the internationally acclaimed Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat struggles to make her voice heard. She is an optimist, and remains hopeful that one day things will change.

Tags

discrimination, feminism, gender, human rights, Iran, Mahsa Vahdat, music, Persian, portrait, singer, singing, women

Credits

Director
Kiarash Anvari
Producer
Sadaf Foroughi, Kiarash Anvari
Production Company
Sweet Delight Pictures, Zéro Degré Productons
Writer
Kiarash Anvari, Sadaf Foroughi
Camera
Hassan Aslani
Editor
Sadaf Foroughi, Kiarash Anvari

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