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201940 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gender Equality

Red Lipstick

201940 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Masoumeh, a salon owner in Tehran's Shush neighborhood, shares beauty rituals and personal stories that reveal gender politics in Iran.

Gender Equality

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Masoumeh, a salon owner in Tehran's Shush neighborhood, shares beauty rituals and personal stories that reveal gender politics in Iran.

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Shiva Sanjari

Shiva Sanjaridirector

Shiva Sanjari

Shiva Sanjariwriter

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Masoumeh, a salon owner in Tehran's Shush neighborhood, engages her clients in personal conversations about beauty and fate. As they seek her skills in cosmetic tattoos and fortune telling, they share their stories and the societal pressures they encounter. The film captures the dynamics of gender politics and cultural conventions in Iran, illustrating how beauty rituals shape identity and influence lives. Through these intimate exchanges, Masoumeh balances tradition and modernity within her community.

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