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Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 08/12/2020
No convicted murderers could look less fearsome than the demure subjects of this low-key but startling documentary from Iran's Mehrdad Oskouei. Go to Full Review A.A. Dowd AV Club 08/09/2020
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What [Oskouei] mostly captures is camaraderie and commiseration, the solace these girls have found in each other's company, even as they reckon with the events that landed them there. Go to Full Review Kristen Yoonsoo Kim New York Times 08/05/2020
A startling, raw confrontation with Iran's patriarchy. Go to Full Review Susannah Gruder Reverse Shot 02/28/2022
A
Oskoueis compassion, and even admiration for these women is palpablehe and his cinematographer Mehdi Azadi capture them with care and respect, highlighting their thoughtfulness, gentleness, and intelligence. Go to Full Review Soham Gadre Film Inquiry 09/27/2020
Oskouei allows the women to treat his camera as a confessional, positioning his film as a map between them and their own souls. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 09/10/2020
A powerful documentary which shines a light on the plight of girls growing up in a traditional society where freedom is only possible through the whims of men. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Mehrdad Oskouei
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 7, 2020