Divorce Iranian Style / Runaway

Synopsis

This DVD features two films by Kim Longinotto, whose work is characterised by a sensitive and compassionate approach to her subject matter, which often concerns women on the fringes of society.

DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE (1997) unfolds inside an Iranian divorce court, providing an intimate look at the lives of women in a country stereotypically associated with fanaticism and oppression. Astute and beautifully observed, the film reveals the ingenuity and humour with which Iranian women negotiate the restrictions of their society. [76 minutes]

RUNAWAY (2001) follows the stories of five young girls who arrive at a refuge in Iran’s capital city Tehran, having run away from abusive or neglectful families. Some are in despair, others are simply mischievous; but somehow they must all learn to face the future. [85 minutes]

Extras include a newly filmed interview with Kim Longinotto; optional Arabic subtitles and a booklet of essays by film writer Mark Cousins and author Ziba Mir-Hosseini.

Language

Farsi

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1997; 2001

Notes

UK, 1997 / 2001
Length / Divorce Iranian Style: 76 minutes
Length / Runaway: 85 minutes
Special features: 12 minutes
Sound: Original stereo (restored)
Colour
Original aspect ratio / Divorce Iranian Style: 1.33:1 full frame
Original aspect ratio / Runaway:
1.78:1, Anamorphic 16:9
Language: Farsi
Subtitles: English, Arabic
PAL DVD9 Region 0
RRP: £12.
DVD Release Date: 26th January 2009

Subjects

Anthropology; Women’s studies

Keywords

divorce; documentary films; Iran; women’s issues; women’s refuges

Credits

Director

Kim Longinotto; Ziba Mir-Hosseini

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£12.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

167 minutes

Year

2018

Distributor

Name

Second Run DVD

Email

info@secondrundvd.com

Web

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Phone

020 8324 2400

Address

12 Chessing Court
Fortis Green Road
London
N10

Notes

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