Women Without Men
(2009)
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Women Without Men
(2009)
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Shabnam Toloui | ... |
Munis
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Pegah Ferydoni | ... |
Faezeh
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Arita Shahrzad | ... |
Farrokhlagha
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Mehdi Moinzadeh | ... |
Sarhang
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| Navíd Akhavan | ... |
Ali
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Mina Azarian | ... |
Zinat
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| Bijan Daneshmand | ... |
Abbas
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Rahi Daneshmand | ... |
Soldier
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Salma Daneshmand | ... |
Guest
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Shahrnoush Parsipour | ... |
Madame
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Farhad Payar | ... |
Officer
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Fadwa Taleb |
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Tahmoures Tehrani | ... |
Sadri
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| Essa Zahir | ... |
Amir Khan
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Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran's 1953 CIA-backed coup d'état, the destinies of four women converge in a beautiful orchard garden, where they find independence, solace and companionship.
Women Without Men is the debut feature from 'visual artist'-turned- director Shirin Neshat, well known for her artistic works exploring gender relations. It is the adaptation of the 1989 novel of the same name by Shahrnush Parsipur, which was banned by the Iranian government in the 1990s for its outspoken depiction of female oppression.
Women Without Men is a tasteful, beautifully shot, well-meaning drama with some excellent performances and strong story set in a fascinating period in Iranian history. It's let down a little by its tendency to rely on clichés and convenience when it comes to character, but still an extremely enjoyable take on female independence and the intertwining lives of these four women. LB