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202372 minGdocumentary

Scale

202372 minGdocumentary

Set in south-western Iran's Khuzestan province, the documentary unfolds in three parts, focusing on the lived experiences of those connected to the region's oil and war narratives.

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Shahab Mihandoust

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Set in south-western Iran's Khuzestan province, the documentary unfolds in three parts, focusing on the lived experiences of those connected to the region's oil and war narratives.

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Shahab Mihandoustdirector

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Khuzestan province in south-western Iran serves as the backdrop for Meezan, a 2023 documentary divided into three parts. It focuses on the lives of those affected by the region's oil industry and its history of conflict. The film prioritizes personal experiences and the immediate realities faced by individuals connected to these challenging environments, avoiding abstract historical analysis.

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