Synopsis
During the years when video was banned in Iran, cinephiles risked imprisonment to pursue their passion for cinema through an underground film black market.
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Synopsis
In Iran, during the video ban, a filmmaker revisits her childhood diaries. She uses her personal VHS archive to connect with a past suppressed by strict government censorship. Audio interviews feature film historians and individuals involved in the black market. They discuss the underground cinephile community that emerged among the first post-revolution generation. These individuals sought to continue their passion for cinema despite the constant threat of imprisonment. The film spans 72 minutes and was released in 2021.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of video bans on Iranian cinema lovers.
- Meet the underground cinephiles of post-revolution Iran.
- Find out how VHS tapes shaped personal histories.
Did You Know
- The documentary features a personal VHS archive from the filmmaker.
- Video was banned in Iran during the filmmaker's diary years.
- The film has a duration of 72 minutes.
- It includes interviews with film historians and black market participants.
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What year was VHS Diaries released?
VHS Diaries was released in 2021.
How long is the documentary VHS Diaries?
The duration of VHS Diaries is 72 minutes.
What was banned in Iran during the time the filmmaker kept her diaries?
Video was banned in Iran during the years when the filmmaker kept her diaries.
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