Sepideh

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Sepideh

2013

1h 31m

Documentary

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Sepideh Hooshyar, an Iranian teenager, dreams of becoming an astronaut, but cultural and economic factors make her goal difficult to achieve.

Scott Marks

San Diego Reader

A powerhouse Iranian documentary.

Aug 20, 2015

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Madsen inspires genuine admiration for her strong-willed heroine.

May 15, 2014

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Katie Walsh

The Playlist

Sepideh's story is very personal and very specific, but in the DNA, her story is every woman's story.

Rated: B

Jan 23, 2014

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Tom Clift

Concrete Playground

Reveals in stark, day-to-day exchanges the inequality faced by women living in conservative Iran. And yet somehow, the film leaves you feeling inspired.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 12, 2015

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Daniel Walber

Nonfics (Substack)

Like a real-life Wadjda speckled with absolutely stunning images of the night sky, Sepideh is yet another Human Rights Watch film that understands that the struggle for rights must build up from full articulation of a human being.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 16, 2014

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Everything is in perfect alignment for this extraordinary feature, a very beautiful, emotional and intelligent coming of age film.

Rated: 5/5

May 30, 2014

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A very interesting insight into Iranian culture that explores modern societal issues, and a beautifully told emotional story of a girl who wants to study astronomy. And above all, an encouragement to pursue one's dreams.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Synopsis

Sepideh Hooshyar, an Iranian teenager, dreams of becoming an astronaut, but cultural and economic factors make her goal difficult to achieve.

Director: Berit Madsen
Producer: Stefan Frost, Henrik Underbjerg
Production Co: Radiator Film
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Persian
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m