Behind the Scenes: Facing Mirrors

2014 |17 min | Drama
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One of the most groundbreaking titles in the history of Iranian cinema, this documentary gives us exclusive insight into the complex world of Persian filmmaking. Rana is a kindhearted young mother struggling to provide for her son as she awaits her husband's ... release from prison, while 'Eddie,' or Adineh, tries to escape the clutches of her oppressive father in order to pursue a sex change abroad. As we follow the intertwined lives of these protagonists, we learn not just what it means to be transgender in contemporary Iran, but how women must bend to fit the roles carved out for them by a patriarchal hierarchy. A chance to witness how a modern masterpiece is formed. Synopsis by IMVBox.com
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About Behind the Scenes: Facing Mirrors
One of the most groundbreaking titles in the history of Iranian cinema, this documentary gives us exclusive insight into the complex world of Persian filmmaking. Rana is a kindhearted young mother struggling to provide for her son as she awaits her husband's release from prison, while 'Eddie,' or Adineh, tries to escape the clutches of her oppressive father in order to pursue a sex change abroad. As we follow the intertwined lives of these protagonists, we learn not just what it means to be transgender in contemporary Iran, but how women must bend to fit the roles carved out for them by a patriarchal hierarchy. A chance to witness how a modern masterpiece is formed. Synopsis by IMVBox.com
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