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202450 minPGdocumentary

Countdown

202450 minPGdocumentary

Eighteen-year-old Parisa faces intense competition as she prepares for Iran's university entrance exam, the Konkur, in Tehran.

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Khatereh Hanachi

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Eighteen-year-old Parisa faces intense competition as she prepares for Iran's university entrance exam, the Konkur, in Tehran.

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Khatereh Hanachidirector

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Eighteen-year-old Parisa studies for Iran's Konkur, a university entrance exam, in Tehran. Her daily life reflects the intense pressure and competition among students. The film follows her rigorous study schedule and the expectations placed on her by society. Parisa's experiences illustrate the emotional impact of academic demands on youth in contemporary Iran. Directed by Khatereh Hanachi, the documentary runs for 50 minutes and is produced in the United Kingdom.

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