“Femininity” at London Documentary Festival

Documentary explores the lives of homeless women 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.

LIDF film festival

The London International Documentary Festival (LIDF) has announced that “Femininity,” a documentary directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza Alavian, has been selected for screening. The film delves into the life of a homeless woman residing in a special care facility in Tehran, along with four other women who share their unique stories of how they ended up at the shelter.

As the oldest and largest documentary festival in London, the LIDF is BAFTA-approved and critically examines contemporary social, cultural, and political issues. The festival aims to promote cross-cultural interaction and discover new talent from around the world. From March 11 to March 27, 2022, the event will showcase films from various countries in London, England. “Femininity” has previously been screened at the Salerno International Film Festival in Italy and the Kolkata International Film Festival in India.

“Feminity” Selected for Regards d’Iran

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 Iranian films to international audiences.
The film follows the lives of five women residing in a women’s shelter in southwestern Tehran, exploring their struggles and aspirations for a better future. Previously, Feminity has been screened at prestigious festivals such as the Kolkata International Film Festival, Salerno Film Festival, and London International Documentary Festival. The film’s international distribution is managed by Raft Films, ensuring its continued presence at major global festivals.

“Feminity” Selected for Life After Oil Film Festival

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” at London Documentary Festival

“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.

Documentary Review: Femininity (2020)

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.