US institute screens Iran documentary

The Cleveland Institute of Art has screened Iranian director Mehrdad Oskui’s ‘Starless Dreams’ in the US.

The 76-minute ‘Starless Dreams’ shows young women in an Iranian juvenile detention center reflecting on the crimes they have committed and the circumstances that have shaped their lives.

Though bored with their incarcerated life, they are worried about what might happen to them once out of prison. As the New Year approaches, they all hope to celebrate it with their families.

The documentary has grabbed a number of prestigious awards and titles from various film events.

Oskouei’s production has also received the Grierson Award for the best documentary at the 60th BFI London Film Festival and the Children’s Rights Award at the 31st Osnabrück Independent Film Festival in October.

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