SCENES FROM A DIVORCE - 2015, Documentary, 73 minutes
Writer and Director: Shirin Barghnavard and Mohammad Reza Jahanpanha
Producer: Shirin Barghnavard and Mohammad Reza Jahanpanha
Editor: Shirin Barghnavard
Product of Koocheh Film
Poster Design: Ali Bagheri
Synopsis
After eight years of marriage, Maryam and Bashoo decide to divorce but continue living together to keep their families from finding out. In Iran's traditional and religious society, living together as an unmarried couple is illegal and considered a sin. Scenes from a Divorce provides an intimate yearlong look at their private life, exploring the reasons behind their decision to end their marriage while still cohabiting.
Awards & Nominations
Best Documentary Film Award - 4th Afghanistan International Women Film Festival, 2016
Nominated for Best Directing Award and Best Producing Award - 8th Iran Documentary Independent Award, Tehran, Iran
Festivals
13th IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival, Delhi, India
4th Iranian Film Festival in Germany, Cologne