Divorce Iranian Style
Iran, United Kingdom1998documentary80'Kim Longinotto Retrospective
Two decades after the Islamic revolution and twenty years before the great protests of Iranian women, Longinotto visits a family court in Teheran specialising in divorce cases. Immediately after entering the building, one can notice segregation according to sex, but the biggest differences in the treatment of men and women emerge when successive cases are examined. The camera captures not only bureaucracy and inequality but also shameful marital problems and tremendous emotions that accompany divorce. Assisted by an expert, anthropologist Ziba Mir-Hosseini, the director provided an insightful portrait of the institution and a unique depiction of Iranian traditions and female determination.
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A British documentary film director and cinematographer. She earned her degree in cinematography and film directing from the National Film and Television School. She made her debut in 1976 with the film 'Pride of Place'. She is renowned for her intimate, observational style and focus on women’s lives across cultures. Her critically acclaimed films, such as 'Sisters in Law' (2005), 'Divorce Iranian Style' (1998), and 'Pink Saris' (2010), explore themes of justice, gender, and human rights. Longinotto’s work is characterised by minimal narration and a strong ethical approach, allowing her protagonists to speak for themselves. She has received numerous international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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