Runaway
Synopsis
This film is set in a refuge for girls in Tehran and follows the stories of five girls who come here. These girls, in leaving a situation that has become intolerable, show incredible courage and resourcefulness. The film explores their experiences of authority, their longing for respect and freedom, and their hopes for a brighter future. The centre is run by the dynamic and charismatic Mrs Shirazi, who protects the girls from their families and helps them to renegotiate their relationships. The film shows how Iranian women are learning to challenge the old rules, and how rapidly their country is changing. Farsi Dialogue English subtitles.
Details
- Year
- 2003
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 87 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
- Kim Longinotto, Ziba Mir-Hosseini
- Producer
- Kim Longinotto
- Editor
- Ollie Huddleston
- Director of Photography
- Kim Longinotto
- Sound
- Mary Milton
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 7th September 2006
