Movie·0h 24m

AVA

Her saw doesn't just cut wood; it cuts through the laws of men

Country

Iran

Language

Persian

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The Story

Original title: آوا

Breaking a centuries-old taboo, Ava stands as the first woman in Iran to master the male-dominated craft of carpentry. Within the grit and clamor of the workshop, she confronts a society that deems her presence forbidden. This observational documentary captures her daily battle against physical hardships and social judgment.

Producer

Mohammad Hossein Bagherifard

Editor

Rasoul Sabouri

Themes

middle eastfeminismpatriarchyfemale protagonistiranhuman rightswoodworkingwomen's rightsgender equalityresilienceobservational documentarywomen empowerment