Daughter is a 2016 Iranian drama film directed by Reza Mirkarimi. It was screened in the Competition section at the Moscow International Film Festival 2016[4] and International Film Festival of India 2016.[5] It won Golden Peacock (Best Film) at the 47th International Film Festival of India.[5] and the Golden George Award for Best Film at the 38th Moscow International Film Festival.[6] It was also the best film in the 15th Dhaka International Film Festival.

Daughter
Film poster
Directed byReza Mirkarimi[2]
Written byMehran Kashani
Produced byReza Mirkarimi
StarringFarhad Aslani
Merila Zarei
Mahoor Alvand
Shahrokh Foroutanian
Newsha Modabber
Ghorban Nadjafi
CinematographyHamid Khozouie Abyane
Music byMohammad Reza Aligholi
Distributed byDreamlab Films
Release dates
Running time
103 min.
CountryIran[1]
LanguagePersian[3]

Critical response

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The story depicts the modern Iran, in which the call for freedom and independence among women is stronger than ever. It also highlights the sharp contrast of social behaviour between the developed cities, such as Tehran, and rural areas. While the movie includes several heartbreaking references to inequality of men and women, exploring the unhealthy relationship of family members with a feminist approach helps the audience to realise how much more the movie has to offer. The movie introduces the father of Setare as a stereotypical Iranian father, who is simultaneously kind and strict, the mother, a sentimental woman who has the role of explaining the father's harsh overprotectiveness of the daughter, and the daughter who is like a lioness in chains, craves freedom.

References

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  1. ^ "Iranian film 'Daughter' bags Golden Peacock at IFFI 2016". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  2. ^ "Reza Mirkarimi's Iranian film 'Daughter' wins the Golden Peacock at the 47th International Film Festival of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  3. ^ "Iranian movie 'Daughter' wins best film award at 47th International Film Festival". intoday.in. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  4. ^ "THE DAUGHTER :: Film catalogue :: Moscow International Film Festival". 38.moscowfilmfestival.ru. Archived from the original on 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  5. ^ a b "IFFI Goa 2016 Awards". IFFI Goa. 2016-12-01. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  6. ^ "Mirkarimi's 'Daughter' Wins 3 Awards in Moscow". Financial Tribune. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
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