In Iran, an Afghan teenage girl, daughter of immigrants, fights to pursue her dream of becoming a professional Muay Thai fighter —despite her family’s conservative mindset, physical abuse, and an anti-immigrant environment. Working day and night, she pays for her Muay Thai classes without her family’s knowledge. Through this sport, she not only aims for success in the ring but also strives to overcome life’s challenges. The documentary portrays the perseverance of generation Z in changing the course of their future, asserting their rights —especially as women —, and seeking freedom in life, even at the risk of losing it.
Winner of the special mention from the international jury of the Generation 14plus section at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Título original: Maydegol
Ano: 2024
Classificação: 12
Duração: 73 min.
Gênero: Documentary
País: Iran, France, Germany
Tags: Iran, documentary, female directors, feminism, youth, sport, awarded films, international film festivals
Cor: cor
Direção: Sarvnaz Alambeigi
Roteiro: Sarvnaz Alambeigi
Fotografia: Mehdi Azadi
Montagem: Hamid Najafirad
Produtor: Katayoon Shahabi, Sarvnaz Alambeigi
Produção: Rabison Art, Noori Pictures
World Sales: Taskovski Films
E-mail: [email protected]