Hair

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.

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 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.