Women Without Men

Women Without Men

2009 · 95 min · FA · 6.4 (43 votes)
Dir. Shoja Azari, Shirin Neshat · Starring Shabnam Toloui, Pegah Ferydoni, Orsolya Tóth, Arita Shahrzad, Bijan Daneshmand, Navid Navid · Music Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran's 1953 CIA-backed coup d'état, the destinies of four women converge in a beautiful orchard garden, where they find independence, solace and companionship.

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A quiet, dreamlike escape into a hidden garden. It's a visually lush, poetic meditation on female connection amidst political turmoil, offering a sense of solace and gentle resistance.

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