Seven Days
2024 | 113 min | Drama
An Iranian women's rights activist faces a decision: freedom in exile or resistance in prison?
Ali Samadi Ahadi
DirectorAli Samadi Ahadi is an Iranian-German director known for his work in both documentary and fiction films. Some of his notable works include "The Green Wave" and "Lost Children." He has received several awards for his films, including the Amnesty International Film Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Ahadi is recognized for his thought-provoking and socially relevant filmmaking.
Films
Freiheit im Herzen - Lasst es uns eilig haben, menschlich zu sein
2024 | 95 min | Documentary
Woman, life, freedom! A rallying cry after a young Iranian woman in Tehran dies. Thousands go to the streets, also in Germany. Portrait of a protest.
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