Can I Hug You? *Viewer Discretion Advised*
One World Media
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34m
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
Director: Elahe Esmaili
Producer: Hossein Behboudi Rad
2024 | 35 minutes
Iran
Language: Farsi
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/can-i-hug-you/
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