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201949 minPG-13documentary

Anticlockwise

201949 minPG-13documentary

A watchmaker in Hamadan, Iran, reflects on his shift from supporting the Islamic Revolution to advocating for democratic reform.

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A watchmaker in Hamadan, Iran, reflects on his shift from supporting the Islamic Revolution to advocating for democratic reform.

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Jalal Vafaeedirector

Jalal Vafaeewriter

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In Hamadan, Iran, Jalal Vafaee's father runs a watch shop, a space filled with ticking clocks and political tension. Once a supporter of the Islamic Revolution, he has shifted to democratic reformism, grappling with the political injustices that surround him. As he follows the news, he seeks ways to cope with his disillusionment. His commitment to democratic ideals poses risks in a society where such views can lead to serious consequences.

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