“Compelling. A painstaking portrait of female resilience." - THE NEW ARAB
Monday, February 5, 6:15 p.m. | In this powerful portrait of female resistance, Iranian filmmaker Negin Ahmadi journeys into the war zone of Northern Syria, armed only with her camera, embedding herself with the YPJ—an all-female Kurdish militia unit.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Special Mention, Best Young Director, ZagrebDox
Nominee - Big Stamp, International Competition, ZagrebDox
Nominee - Crystal Bear, Generation 14plus - Best Film, Berlin International Film Festival
Annual Festival of Films from Iran: For our 35th Iranian spotlight, the Film Center proudly presents 11 films—including ten Chicago premieres—from directors working within and outside of Iran. Join us for a week of embracing and changing perspectives, connecting with new voices, and exploring Iran’s political, social, and cultural world. View full festival.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu