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Vishka Assayesh is an Iranian actress, art director and sculptor who has made a name for herself beyond the borders of her country. Her latest
Seven Days (Haft Rooz) is a breathtaking survival drama about an iron woman who wants the best of both worlds, uplifted by Vishka Asayesh’s daring performance. She embodies the strength to endure adversity and the love that keeps her alive. It’s daring, poignant, and, at times, demands acknowledg...
Nous revenons sur le deuxième anniversaire de la mort de Mahsa Amini, Kurde iranienne tuée pour un voile mal porté en Iran, et sur le soulèvement populaire sans précédent qui s’en est suivi, autour du…
„Seven Days features discussions of resistance and oppression, women’s rights (Maryam is treated differently than men), as well as fear and silence in the face of authority. At times it can feel preachy—the music is often heavy-handed—but much of this drama feels authentic thanks to Asayesh’s str...
Asayesh carries the film brilliantly, bringing to life this enigmatic figure so tangibly. In her initial protest against her brother’s plans for her to escape, you see the stubborn personality that frustrates others but also, is the core of what makes her such a defiant activist. We only catch gl...
Ali Samadi Ahadi’s latest explores an agonizing struggle. When imprisoned human rights activist Maryam is granted a rare medical leave, she has the chance to escape Iran but at the expense of her battle for equality and democracy. Carried by the strong performance of renowned Iranian actress, Vis...