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201781 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Alaleh

201781 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A woman reflects on 45 years of life in Iran, confronting cultural expectations and personal challenges along the way.

“I wish I didn't remember all these forty years like this.”

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Farshad Ektesabi

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A woman reflects on 45 years of life in Iran, confronting cultural expectations and personal challenges along the way.

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Farshad Ektesabidirector

Kamran Afrashtehcast

Andisheh Mirsepahicast

Sepideh Sepehricast

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Alala, a woman from Iran, reflects on her life from childhood to age 45. Significant events unfold as she faces cultural expectations and personal challenges. These experiences shape her identity and influence her path. Director Mohammad Kharatzadeh presents Alala's story against the backdrop of Iranian society. The documentary runs for 81 minutes and was released in 2017. It reflects on her persistence and growth throughout her life.

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