“The Islamic Republic’s first task had been to blur the lines and boundaries between the personal and the political, thereby destroying both.” - Azar Nafisi, Reading Lolita in Tehran
Rasoulof showcases the insidious and pervasive nature of the regime’s repression of civil liberties, and the dangers of complacency even within the home and family. In addition to overtly upsetting, brutal and jarring moments, the film’s strength lies in the quiet unease and paranoia that underpins its duration.
As an Iranian,…
