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Seven Winters in Tehran

By Steffi Niederzoll

2023

Documentary

1h37

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8.2/10

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3.7/5

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4.0/5

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Synopsis

After seven years in prison, a female student in Tehran is hanged for murder. She had acted in self-defence against a rapist. For a pardon, she would have had to retract her testimony. This moving film reopens the case.

Community Reviews

Viewers are deeply moved by 'Seven Winters in Tehran', praising its intense and poignant portrayal of Reyhaneh Jabbari's tragic story. The documentary's use of original clandestine recordings and heartfelt family testimonies adds a profound sense of realism and urgency. It highlights the harsh realities of the Iranian judicial system and resonates with ongoing struggles for women's rights in Iran, making it a powerful and essential watch.

👍 Real-life recordings enhance the documentary's impact.

👎 Some may seek more detail on Iran's judicial system.

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Reviews and Comments

2 reviews
J5
Johnnyrated ★ 9/10
February 15, 2024

Sara Gendrolini
Sararated ★ 7/10
December 28, 2023

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