Aug. 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
Pelan #57: Red Lipstick
- Director: Shiva Sanjari
- Screening: Sept. 2, 2023, 11 a.m.
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- North Vancouver City Library
- Run time: 40
Synopsis:
"Red Lipstick" (بزک) directed by Shiva Sanjari is a medium length documentary centered around Masoumeh, a young unmarried hairdresser in Tehran's impoverished "Shoosh" neighborhood. Running a beauty salon that serves as a refuge for local women. Narges works alongside Masoumeh as a fortuneteller in the salon. The film intricately weaves their daily struggles and triumphs in the face of Iran's complex societal landscape. Through intimate narratives and shared moments, the documentary sheds light on the intersection of tradition and modernity and ultimately celebrating Iranian women's weaknesses and strengths and their resilience.