A War on Women
Saturday, 7 november, 7:10 Pm
Raha Shirazi, Italy | 2026 | 1h 40m | in Farsi and English, with English Subtitles
The story of Iranian women’s struggle for their rights after the 1979 revolution. Four generations of Iranian women resist the Islamic Republic, transforming decades of oppression, protest, and personal sacrifice into a powerful feminist movement demanding freedom, dignity, and lasting change.
Iranian-Canadian film director and screenwriter known for her powerful documentary and short films focusing on women’s resistance, identity, and spiritual traditions. She earned an MFA in film production from York University, alongside training from New York University and the FAMU Film School in the Czech Republic. Her short films Four Walls (2007) and Acqua (2011), both premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
