Samaneh Yadollahi

Invisible burdens pass from one generation to the next, growing heavier with time. In silences, habits, and everyday choices, the past quietly repeats itself, until we can no longer tell which part of our lives we have chosen for ourselves, and which began long before us.

In Iran, an elderly woman experiences hair loss due to aging. However, her husband forbids her from entering the kitchen fearing her hair might fall into the food. This film follows her journey to reclaim her own kitchen.

In the middle of a fire alarm at an art school, a staff member receives devastating news and finds an unexpected moment of connection with a student inside a weird costume.

A young factory worker in Iran is trying to change one of his work shifts in order to meet the girl he loves. But everybody refuses to change shifts with him.

A selection of fictional short films crafted by Iranian women. Set against the backdrop of Iran’s deeply patriarchal society, these 6 films bring two interwoven themes emerge: the experiences of women and children. From the delicate and fragmented recollections of childhood memories, to depiction of women within diverse power dynamics, this collection beckons viewers to engage with emotions often overlooked in the tapestry of everyday life. Project curated by Pegah Pasalar and Sadaf Sadri, and by the art platform Cryptofiction.