Shayda
Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and winning the Audience Award, SHAYDA, starring Iranian French actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Holy Spider) alongside newcomer Selina Zahednia, will release in Australian cinemas on October 5.
The film follows SHAYDA, a brave Iranian mother who finds refuge in an Australian women’s shelter with her six-year-old daughter, Mona. Over the Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings, but when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda’s path to freedom is jeopardised.
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Beautifully shot, heartrending story
A significantly poignant movie that addresses relevant social issues that are largely ignored
A gorgeous gorgeous film, beautiful cast, emotive and hopeful.
very thought provoking movie
Fantastic and moving film
A disturbing movie which makes you feel better about your life. The little girl was superb
Fantastic film , a very sensitive and insightful look into the struggles of the women who have to seek safety in refuges.
The movie is very well done. Brilliant acting. Lends insight into Shayda's challenges.