Tehran Taboo

Animated drama that looks at the sex lives of young Iranians in a society of strict religious laws and prohibitions.

"Daring both in subject and technique, Tehran Taboo looks at the lives of Iranians who must negotiate a perilous path in order to express their individuality and their sexuality. Pari [Elmira Rafizadeh], a sex worker who frequently takes her young son on the job, finds an apartment through an arrangement with a judge at the religious court. There she meets Sara [Zahra Amir Ebrahimi], a pregnant wife who wishes to pursue a career. There’s also the musician Babak [Arash Marandi], who finds himself in a predicament when, after a one night stand, the woman demands that he pay for an operation to restore her virginity in time for her impending wedding.

"Using the rotoscoping technique, director Soozandeh shot actors live, and then created extensive, impressive animated backgrounds." (Sydney Film Festival)

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