Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero
In 1979, Iranian Women invite the American feminist Kate Millett to celebrate March 8, the International Women's Day, in Tehran. On March 7, the religious leaders announce that women have to wear the Islamic veil. From March 8 to March 13, women and liberals demonstrate in the streets against the veil. A crew of four French feminists filmed these historical events before being expelled by the mullahs.
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Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 22, 1979
Runtime
0h 13m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Mouvement de Libération des Femmes Iraniennes, Année Zéro
Production Companies
Des Femmes Filment
Director
Sylvina Boissonnas
Description
In 1979, Iranian Women invite the American feminist Kate Millett to celebrate March 8, the International Women's Day, in Tehran. On March 7, the religious leaders announce that women have to wear the Islamic veil. From March 8 to March 13, women and liberals demonstrate in the streets against the veil. A crew of four French feminists filmed these historical events before being expelled by the mullahs.
