AVA
“Her saw doesn't just cut wood; it cuts through the laws of men”
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Documentary
Breaking a centuries-old taboo, Ava stands as the first woman in Iran to master the male-dominated craft of carpentry. Within the grit and clamor of the workshop, she confronts a society that deems her presence forbidden. This observational documentary captures her daily battle against physical hardships and social judgment.
Director
Mohammad Hossein Bagherifard
Writer
Mohammad Hossein Bagherifard
Languages
Persian
Cast
Ava Kiyani
AVA
Production
Producer
Mohammad Hossein Bagherifard
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