Forbidden Womanhood

How it feels

This Iranian drama follows women struggling against societal pressures that silence their emotional trauma. It questions male dominance and the lack of understanding about women's mental health.

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What happens

Forbidden Womanhood is a 2022 Iranian drama film written and directed by Maryam Zahirimehr. The film is based on the societal pressures faced by women due to ignorance about the mental wellbeing of women while also questioning the male dominance, which has silenced the women from revealing their emotional trauma. The film was premiered at the 30th Arizona International Film Festival and opened to generally positive reviews from critics, praising the direction and screenplay. In January 2023, it was also screened in the Asian Film Competition category at the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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