Film Lens
Dancing For Change tells the story of secular and socialist women from the Islamic world, focusing on six Kurdish Iranian women from three generations. These women live in a mountain camp alongside their male comrades, sharing their ideals and visions for a better world. The film presents their activism and the societal context in which they operate, highlighting their roles as revolutionaries.
Directed by Shahrzad Arshadi, the film runs for 50 minutes and captures the experiences and aspirations of these women. It emphasizes their struggles and achievements within a broader narrative of feminist activism in the Islamic world, providing a platform for their voices and perspectives.
Why Watch
- •Meet six Kurdish Iranian women fighting for change.
- •See how activism shapes their lives in a mountain camp.
- •Find out about secular and socialist ideals in the Islamic world.
Did You Know
•The film features six Kurdish Iranian women from three different generations.
•Dancing For Change was directed by Shahrzad Arshadi in 2015.
•The documentary has a runtime of 50 minutes.
Perfect For
Feminist activismKurdish cultureMiddle Eastern studies