Homa

Mahdokht Molaei / Unsettled Reality / Iran / 18 minutes / 2024

7th March 2025 | 11:00 AM | C. D. Deshmukh Auditorium

Darya and her mother are on their way to court. Her mother decides to break away from her dismal life after 30 years. But what is older and more restless is the relationship between All these Darya and her mother, and all the details that Darya has hidden from her mother. secrets are revealed in the course of the trial, in their solitude.

This film is a part of the seven films by young Iranian women filmmakers, delves into the fragile and shifting nature of contemporary existence, as seen through their unique perspectives. Through intimate narratives and striking visuals, these films illuminate the dreams, fears, and resilience of a generation navigating uncertainty while daring to envision alternative futures. The collection becomes a mosaic of voices, reflecting both the cracks in the present and the sparks of creativity that light the path forward, offering a poetic and philosophical reflection on what it means to dream in an unstable world.

Written by Mania Akbari | Curator: Mania Akbari | Assistant Curator: Nafiseh Zare
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