Bidad

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — Iranian filmmaker Soheil Beiraghi faced significant legal challenges for his latest film, Bidad, also known as Outcry, which recently earned the Special Jury Award at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, celebrated as one of Central Europe’s major cinematic events. The film tells the story of a young girl who defies Iran’s strict laws by singing in public, activities that have been banned since the 1979 revolution. It further challenges societal norms, particularly through its portrayal of women who do not wear the mandated hijab, making a bold statement … Read more