Negar Azarbayjani · Iran/D 2011 · Farsi/e/d · 102 min
Feature film
Set in contempoary Iran, «Facing Mirrors» is a story of an unlikely and daring friendship that develops despite social norms and religious beliefs. Although Rana is a traditional wife and mother, she is forced to drive a cab to pay off the debt that keeps her husband in prison. By chance she picks up the wealthy and rebellious Edi, who is desperately awaiting a passport to leave the country. At first Rana attempts to help, but when she realizes that Edi is transgender, a dangerous series of conflicts arises.
ZU DIESEM SPECIAL GEHÖREN:
- Documentary: «Call Me Kuchu»
- Documentary: «The Invisible Men (Gvarim bilti nirim)»
- Feature film: «Out in the Dark»
- Feature film: «The Dance of the Orchids»
- Exhibition: «Faces & Phases – Vernissage»
- Documentary, Short film: «Difficult Love»
- Studio Talk: «Zanele Muholi - Talk I»
- Studio Talk: «Zanele Muholi - Talk II»