Asma Ebrahimzadegan

6 Films By 6 Filmmakers

A selection of fictional short films crafted by Iranian women. Set against the backdrop of Iran’s deeply patriarchal society, these 6 films bring two interwoven themes emerge: the experiences of women and children. From the delicate and fragmented recollections of childhood memories, to depiction of women within diverse power dynamics, this collection beckons viewers to engage with emotions often overlooked in the tapestry of everyday life. Project curated by Pegah Pasalar and Sadaf Sadri, and by the art platform Cryptofiction.

Region

Everything is ready on the set, but the filming is not going well. The actress is nervous; she thinks everyone expects her to be someone else. The man is haunted by the absence of his wife; he doesn't know how to handle this situation.

Common Hole

Mahmood has recently become the tenant of a man and a woman house. His relationship with the owner of his house is not of the usual type...

Common Hole

Mahmood has recently become the tenant of a man and a woman house. His relationship with the owner of his house is not of the usual type...

Invasion

Someone’s been murdered and the police is investigating in a stadium, the crime spot. They have arrested the murder suspect and they just try to find out the murdering procedure, however, it is quite complicated and the friends of the murdered person are not to be very collaborative.