In the religious Iranian city of Qom, there are restrictions imposed on women in the name of “sexual safety.” Hossein grew up in this context, but as a young boy he found himself victimized, left to carry this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.
Biography:
Elahe Esmaili’s debut short documentary, The Doll, won Best International Short at Hot Docs and was nominated or selected for several prestigious awards; including the International Documentary Association, Critics Choice Awards and Student Academy Awards. The film also appeared in more than 50 other festivals, such as Full Frame, Atlanta, and Athens IFVF. Elahe is a MA graduate in Directing from the National Film and Television School in the UK, and a BA from Tehran University of Art in Iran. Elahe is concerned about children's and women's rights, and committed to tell the stories of successful women around the world who push boundaries and overcome challenges related to these issues.
