The documentary “Feminity“, directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza Alavian, has been officially selected for the main section of the Regards d’Iran 2023 film festival. This festival, which runs from February 3 to 5, 2023, in Paris, France, is considered one of the most significant showcases of Iranian documentary cinema in Europe.
The film follows the lives of five women named Sanaz, Saedeh, Tala, Ladan, and Beheshteh, each facing unique challenges. However, they all share one thing in common: they reside in a women’s shelter in the southwestern part of Tehran. Now, they all have the same goal: to improve their lives, even if just a little.
Regards d’Iran is one of the key European platforms for showcasing Iranian documentary cinema. Held annually in Paris, the festival provides a space for the finest Iranian documentaries, fostering dialogue between filmmakers and international audiences.
Before Regards d’Iran, “Feminity” had already been screened at several renowned international film festivals. In 2021, it was featured at the Kolkata, Salerno, and London Documentary Film Festivals, and in 2022, it was selected for the Life After Oil Festival. These international screenings have helped the film gain recognition among critics and audiences alike.
Director: Mohsen Ostad Ali
Producer: Alireza Alavian
Cinematographer: Farhad Talebinezhad
Editor: Babak Heidari
Sound Design & Mixing: Alireza Alavian
Music: Sattar Oraki
Sound Recordist: Ali Alavi
Color Correction: Hamidreza Fatoorechiyan, Sindokht Rahimian
Production Manager: Salim Qasemi
Executive Producer: Nasrin Abdi
Still Photographer: Mahmood Hoseini
Programmer & Assistant Director: Yasaman Cherakhali
The international distribution of “Feminity” is managed by Raft Films, ensuring its presence at major global festivals. Its selection at Regards d’Iran 2023 marks another important milestone in the film’s journey, offering a valuable opportunity for European audiences and critics to engage with this powerful documentary.
The documentary Feminity, directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali, has been officially selected for the main section of Regards d’Iran 2023, a renowned festival dedicated to Iranian documentary and independent cinema. Taking place from February 3 to 5, 2023, in Paris, France, the festival serves as a significant platform for showcasing
The upcoming 9th Life After Oil International Film Festival in Sardinia, Italy, will feature the documentary “Feminity” in its competitive section. Directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza Alavian, the film follows the stories of five homeless women living in a special care center in Tehran.
“Femininity,” a documentary directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza Alavian, has been selected for screening at the London International Documentary Festival. The film follows the stories of five homeless women residing in a special care facility in Tehran.
A documentary that is shocking due to the truths it communicates. In his third, but first documentary feature, Mohsen Ostad Ali continues the recent legacy of Iranian films that present brutal truths in the most artful and realistic way possible.
