"The greatest asset of SHAYDA is its unmistakably feminine spirit of perseverance, one that runs wild and free in this promising debut." - Tomris Laffly, Variety
"Ebrahimi is luminous." - Namrata Joshi, The New Indian Express
Executive produced by Cate Blanchett and winner of the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award in the World Cinema, Dramatic competition, Noora Niasari’s masterly debut feature stars a luminous Zar Amir Ebrahimi (HOLY SPIDER) as Shayda, a brave Iranian mother who finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter after she leaves her abusive husband. Inspired by Niasari's childhood experiences, SHAYA is a gripping and authentic story of a fearless woman fighting for her identity, and her freedom. Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Audience Award, World Cinema - Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee - Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema - Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
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