Eighteen months pass before Betty Mahmoody escapes Iran with her daughter, Mahtob, after being taken there by her husband for a supposed two-week holiday.
Synopsis
Eighteen months pass before Betty Mahmoody escapes Iran with her daughter, Mahtob, after being taken there by her husband for a supposed two-week holiday.
People
View all →Synopsis
Dr. Sayyed Bozorg Mahmoody, the estranged husband of Betty Mahmoody, presents his side of the story in Without My Daughter. This 2002 documentary counters Betty's claims from her 1987 book Not Without My Daughter, which details her escape from Iran with their daughter, Mahtob. After 16 years apart, Mahmoody seeks a reunion with Mahtob, now 21, as she confronts conflicting narratives about her past.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Sayyed Bozorg Mahmoody's perspective on his family's story.
- See the contrasting narratives of captivity and freedom.
- Find out how the film counters anti-Iran propaganda.
Did You Know
- The documentary was directed by Kari Tervo and Alexis Kouros in 2002.
- Not Without My Daughter was published in 1987 and later adapted into a film in 1991.
- The documentary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
- It was screened at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam in 2002.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Without My Daughter?
Without My Daughter was directed by Kari Tervo and Alexis Kouros.
What year was Without My Daughter released?
Without My Daughter was released in 2002.
What is the runtime of the documentary Without My Daughter?
The runtime of Without My Daughter is 90 minutes.
Awards & Festivals
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Explore Without My Daughter
Where else to watch
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments