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202482 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Climate Migration

My Stolen Planet

202482 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Farah purchases memories from others in the form of Super 8 films to create an alternative history of Iran and document her own experiences.

Climate Migration

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Farahnaz Sharifi

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Farah purchases memories from others in the form of Super 8 films to create an alternative history of Iran and document her own experiences.

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Farah migrates to a private planet in search of freedom. In 2024, she purchases Super 8 films from others to create an alternative history of Iran. These films allow her to record her own experiences and memories. Farah uses this method to document personal and collective narratives. The work examines her quest for autonomy amid the challenges of migration. Directed by Farahnaz Sharifi, the documentary runs for 82 minutes and is produced in Germany.

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