Synopsis
Once a pop icon in Iran, then 20 years of house arrest – and finally an unexpected comeback to the stage. The moving story of the legendary Iranian singer Googoosh makes her a voice of resistance and a symbol of hope. Her life is a testimony to the Iranian struggle for freedom and humanity.
Festivals
– Sheffield DocFest, UK 2024
– Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada 2024
– Film Fest Hamburg, Germany 2024
– In-Edit Barcelona, Spain 2024
– Musical Écran Bordeaux, France 2024
– DOC NYC, USA 2024
Director's Biography
Niloufar Taghizadeh was born in Iran and began working in the film industry at an early age. In the course of her career, she has worked on many international projects as a writer, director and producer. With her films, she contributes to reflecting on the social conditions in Iran and the whole world and to adopting other perspectives.
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