Synopsis: A documentary reviewing the last 20 years atmosphere of Iranian reformist press and observing the political-social situation's effect on journalism and reporters in Iran. Interviewing with famous journalists who have left their job as a result of this situation.
Writer, Researcher and Director: Mina Akbari
Director Consultant: Sepideh Abtahi
Cinematographer: Mohammadreza Jahan-panah
Editor: Sepideh Abtahi
Sound Recordist: Hassan Shabankareh
Sound Mixer: Ensieh Maleki
Composer: Ali Samadpour
Interviews with:
Mashalloah Shamsol-vaezin (The Journalist who became a Farmer)
Lili Farhadpour (The Journalist who became an Actress)
Newsha Tavakolian (A Photojournalist who continues working abroad)
Lelia Nasiriha (The Journalist who left The Country)
Sima Saeidi (The Journalist who became a coffee shop Owner)
Colourist: Saman Majd Vaziri
Graphic Designer: Hoodad Mosleminejad
Director Assistant and Production Manager: Abdolreza Nikpour
Photographer: Danial Shayegan
Distribution/ Sales:
Maroon Films (Europe)
Venera Films (US)
Producer: Ehsan Rasoulof
Running Time:70 Minutes
Festival Selection(s):
- Varite International Film Festival (October 2020)
- Middle East Now Film Festival (September 2020)
-Hong Kong International Documentary Film Festival (November 2020)
-Cinema d'IDEA, Women International Film Festival (November 2020)
- Visions of Iran Film Festival (November 2020)
- Iranian Women's Film Festival (March 2021)
- Nostalgia Film Festival (September 2021)
- Iranian Film Festival Zurich (May 2021)
Award(s):
- The best Film (Cinema d'IDEA 2020)
Watch The Trailer Here