Shaghayegh Shourian
Acting
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Known For
There Is No Evil
Set against the backdrop of Iran's strict and oppressive legal system, this anthology film tells the stories of four men who each face a moral crisis when having to deal with death penalties.
The Dinner Party
In Tehran, a perfectionist mother has planned the perfect engagement dinner party for her daughter. But when the cake is held up in the traffic of a political protest, her meticulous party begins to unravel. The film takes place entirely in the kitchen with the women, behind the scenes of the party, as their pleasantries and "tarofs" slowly crumble. Within this domestic microcosm, the power shifts begin to strangely echo those of the outside world.
Far in the Middle of the East
A director in a dead-end marriage holds auditions for her debut film. The actress she casts for the lead faces opposition from her father, sparking turmoil.