Payvand Eghtesadi

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.

An eight-year-old boy named Pouya is working on his homework while his aunt, Eli, assists him. Suddenly, Pouya disappears, and Eli discovers him hiding under the bed and has panicked due to not being able to recall his deceased mother’s voice.

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.

An eight-year-old boy named Pouya is working on his homework while his aunt, Eli, assists him. Suddenly, Pouya disappears, and Eli discovers him hiding under the bed and has panicked due to not being able to recall his deceased mother’s voice.