Dir: Elahe Esmaili | Iran
In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights, such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety. Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
The screening of this personal, sensitive and powerful short documentary was followed by a discussion highlighting sexual assault trauma survivors’ journey towards recovery, shedding light on the strategies that empower survivors and their loved ones to navigate the complexities of their experiences, and rebuilding their lives.
Can I Hug You? was developed as part of GSDF.
SPEAKERS:
Elahe Esmaili | Filmmaker
Hossein Behboudirad | Producer
Fay Maxted OBE | CEO, The Survivors Trust
Moderator: Tanaka Mhishi | Writer and performer
Негізгі бет Can I Hug You? | Screening + Discussion
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