Two films by one of Britains foremost documentary filmmakers Kim Longinotto. Divorce is a hilarious tragic stirring fly-on-the-wall look at several weeks in an Iranian divorce court. It provides a unique window into the intimate circumstances of Iranian women's lives; Runaway: Set in a refuge for girls in Tehran and follows the stories of five young runaway girls who arrive there having fled their homes due to domestic discord. The film explores their experiences of male authority their longing for freedom and respect and their hopes for a more positive future.
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Two films about the status of women in modern Iran by Ziba Mir-Hosseini and Kim Longinotto. 'Divorce Iranian Style' provides a portrait of several weeks in an Iranian divorce court and gives a unique appreciation of the intimate lives of women, who are usually regarded in the West as being second class citizens compared to men. 'Runaway' looks at life in a refuge for young women in Tehran. Following the stories of five girls, who have run away from home, it gives a fascinating insight into the hopes and dreams of young women in a mainly male dominated culture.
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