International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2001
SOS à Téhéran (SOS Tehran)
© Rochdale
photos courtesy of IDFA 2001
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The latest developments taking place in Iranian society not only serve as the
backdrop for this film, but offer information both to those who live within
that society as well as outsiders unfamiliar with it. Homeless men and women
experiencing personal problems at home are offered assistance from others and,
wherever applicable, a substitute place of residence at professional caring
centers.
IDFA 2001
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Both men and women discover channels to receive modern day sexual
education. The needs of the residents of Teheran for information, too often
neglected in the past, are being catered to and have begun to result in overdue
sociological changes. Young girls, for example, are nowadays becoming more
assertive about standing up for themselves and demanding such rights as wearing
the clothes they prefer, mingling socially with whomever they wish, and
listening to their music of choice. It seems the sound of a different drummer
is beginning to spread its beat at last.
This traditionally made film opens up new potential to many others who may not
have previously considered speaking and acting for themselves.
© 1994-2006 The Green Hartnett
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