Can I Hug You?
In the religious Iranian city of Qom, there are restrictions imposed on women in the name of “sexual safety.” Hossein grew up in this context, but as a young boy he found himself victimized, left to carry this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.
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projection time:35 min.
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country/year:UK, Iran /2023
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director:Elahe Esmaili
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pictures:Mohamad Hadadi
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editor:Delaram Shemirani
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production:Hossein Behboudi Rad
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festivals and awards:2023 – Sheffield DocFest
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