Nasrin
Originally released in 2020. Nasrin is a documentary film. directed by Jeff Kaufman.
Starring Olivia Colman, Jafar Panahi, and Ann Curry
Synopsis
Secretly filmed in Iran for over two years, Nasrin is an immersive portrait of human rights activist and political prisoner Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iran’s remarkably resilient women’s rights movement. Nasrin has long fought for the rights of women, children, LGBT prisoners, religious minorities, journalists and artists, and those facing the death penalty. She was arrested in 2018 for representing women who protested Iran’s mandatory hijab law and sentenced to 38 years in prison, plus 148 lashes. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman and featuring acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, journalist Ann Curry, exiled women’s rights activist Mansoureh Shojaee, and Nasrin Sotoudeh.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Floating World Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nasrin about?
Secretly filmed in Iran for over two years, Nasrin is an immersive portrait of human rights activist and political prisoner Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iran’s remarkably resilient women’s rights moveme...
Who directed Nasrin?
Nasrin was directed by Jeff Kaufman.
How long is Nasrin?
Nasrin has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Nasrin released?
Nasrin was released on October 1, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nasrin?
The main cast of Nasrin includes Olivia Colman, Jafar Panahi, Ann Curry, Shirin Ebadi, Nasrin Sotoudeh.