Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero

Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero

13 mins | Documentary | March 22, 1979

In 1979, Iranian Women invite the American feminist Kate Millett to celebrate March 8, the International Women's Day, in Tehran. On March 7, the religious leaders announce that women have to wear the Islamic veil. From March 8 to March 13, women and liberals demonstrate in the streets against the veil. A crew of four French feminists filmed these historical events before being expelled by the mullahs.

Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero

13 mins | Documentary | March 22, 1979

Iranian Women's Liberation Movement: Year Zero
In 1979, Iranian Women invite the American feminist Kate Millett to celebrate March 8, the International Women's Day, in Tehran. On March 7, the religious leaders announce that women have to wear the Islamic veil. From March 8 to March 13, women and liberals demonstrate in the streets against the veil. A crew of four French feminists filmed these historical events before being expelled by the mullahs.
Producers Des Femmes Filment
Original title Mouvement de Libération des Femmes Iraniennes, Année Zéro
Directors Claudine Mulard, Sylvina Boissonnas
Writers Claudine Mulard

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