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An exploration of women's roles in modern Iran, told through the story of a poet.
Through a series of episodes, set in locations ranging from a skin-treatment clinic to a fortune-teller’s salon to a prison visiting room, a narrative of love, loss and renewal unfolds, centering on a beautiful woman who has been disfigured in an accident.
Dancing, in a more violent way Olga Kurylenko on stunts, comedy, work-life balance and Chief Of Station
Insult and injury MH Murray, Mark Clennon and Nat Patricia Manuel on I Don’t Know Who You Are
Home truths Intercepted director Oksana Karpovych on aggression and resistance in Ukraine
Bad influence Natasha Henstridge on Cinderella's Revenge
Creating atmospheres Jessica Hausner on Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux, Heidi and Lourdes
Documentaries for Ukraine fundraising screening Edinburgh College of Art hosts charity event
Slamdance to make LA move 'Fringe' festival to leave Utah for next edition
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