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Deep Dive: The Green Wave (2012)

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The Green Wave
The Green Wave is a documentary directed by Ali Samadi Ahadi that focuses on the 2009 Iranian presidential election protests and the subsequent human rights violations in Iran. The film presents the Iranian government's response to the protests, which arose after allegations of fraudulent election results under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It utilizes social media content, including Facebook posts and Tweets, along with video footage to narrate the events surrounding the protests. The documentary premiered at the 2010 Filmfest Hamburg and runs for 80 minutes. It is produced in Germany and Iran, and features multiple languages, including German, English, and Persian. The film captures the voices of citizens expressing their dissent and the government's crackdown on these movements, providing a multifaceted view of the political climate in Iran during this period.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of the 2009 Iranian election protests.
  • •Follow the use of social media in political movements.
  • •Meet the voices of dissent in Iran during Ahmadinejad's presidency.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the 2010 Filmfest Hamburg.
•It has a total runtime of 80 minutes.
•The documentary is produced in two countries: Germany and Iran.
•It includes content from social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

Perfect For

Iranian political historySocial media activismHuman rights issues