Women's Quarter
"to those who perished in their innocence"
Originally released in 1966. Women's Quarter is a documentary film. directed by Kamran Shirdel. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film shows the life of prostitutes in Tehran's city brothels, an area known as Shahre Now. The film closely follows a number of women and communicates how the burden of social constraints led them to surrender in the face of their common fate. The film does explore the possibility of re-education and development for these women, but in no way does it paint over the hard and brutal reality. The film was produced on behalf of the Organization of Iranian Women and was immediately banned while shooting was still going on. After the revolution, a portion of the material was found, and Shirdel decided to finish the film using photos by the late Kaveh Golestan that were taken more than ten years after the film itself was shot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Ministry of Arts and Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Quarter about?
The film shows the life of prostitutes in Tehran's city brothels, an area known as Shahre Now. The film closely follows a number of women and communicates how the burden of social constraints led t...
Who directed Women's Quarter?
Women's Quarter was directed by Kamran Shirdel.
How long is Women's Quarter?
Women's Quarter has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Women's Quarter released?
Women's Quarter was released on January 2, 1966 in theaters.