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Women's Prison (Zendane Zanan) DVD
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Women Prison (DVD)
(Zendane Zanan)زندان زنان
SYNOPSIS: Banned in Iran, this taboo-breaking film uses the claustrophobic life of women behindbars as a metaphor for Iranian society since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mitra, in prisonfor killing her violent stepfather, confronts new warden Tahereh on the eve of a riot, fearlessly challenging her dogmatic views - which, over time, began to change.
"Riveting. One of Iran’s most prominent female filmmakers."- San Francisco Chronicle"Fascinating glimpse at life in modern Iran."- Honolulu Star-Bulletin"Chilling...controversial. A compelling sociological portrait."- Alissa Simon, Senses of Cinema
Runtime:90 minutes
Type: Drama, Women issues
Language:Farsi with ENGLISH subtitles
Type: Drama, Women issues
Language:Farsi with ENGLISH subtitles