Payvand Eghtesadi
Editing
Known For
A short drama thriller film.
Slight Pain
A selection of fictional short films crafted by Iranian women. Set against the backdrop of Iran’s deeply patriarchal society, these 6 films bring two interwoven themes emerge: the experiences of women and children. From the delicate and fragmented recollections of childhood memories, to depiction of women within diverse power dynamics, this collection beckons viewers to engage with emotions often overlooked in the tapestry of everyday life. Project curated by Pegah Pasalar and Sadaf Sadri, and by the art platform Cryptofiction.
6 Films By 6 Filmmakers
The Mentor
Safieh, a 45 years old woman was forced to wash one of the residence of the town after her death. She finds a connection between the deceased and her husband while washing the corpse...
Passing
An eight-year-old boy named Pouya is working on his homework while his aunt, Eli, assists him. Suddenly, Pouya disappears, and Eli discovers him hiding under the bed and has panicked due to not being able to recall his deceased mother’s voice.