Oct. 17, 2022, noon

Pelan #47: Woodgirls - A Duet For A Dream


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  • Director: Azadeh BizarGiti
  • Screening: Oct. 22, 2022, 11 a.m.
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  • North Vancouver City Library
  • Run time: 76

Synopsis:
A story about the lives of Leila Avakh and Sedigheh Momennia who have chosen, with much love and passion, carpentry as a profession, a profession that is considered extremely masculine in the traditional society of Iran. As such, these two face many difficulties and obstacles. However, they are determined to prove to themselves and their society that it is not impossible to achieve your dreams. Leila and Sedigheh are amongst the first female carpenters in Iran.

About the director (AZADEH BIZARGITI):
She studied Persian literature and is a member of the Iranian Documentary Filmmakers Association. In addition to directing and producing documentaries, she also writes about literature, women, and film. With Woodgirls – A Duet for a Dream, she has won awards at the Rome Independent Cinema Festival and the Calcutta CICFF. Her films Dawn That Smelled of Lemon (2013) and The Hidden Side of The Moon (2016) streamed on MUBI.

Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/619030810


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