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Taraneh: A Documentary (2025)
Director: Pegah Ahangarani
Cast: Taraneh Alidoosti, Pegah Ahangarani, Mahsa Amini, Mehdi Yarrahi
Runtime51 min
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Nearly three years have passed since the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests in Iran. Many who took part in the 2022 (1401) demonstrations paid a heavy price: some were killed, many were permanently injured, others were sentenced to long prison terms, and many lost their jobs. Among the well-known figures who supported the protests was Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most prominent film actresses. After she posted an unveiled photo of herself and later protested the execution of Mohsen Shekari, she was imprisoned. Following her release, she became ill and remained out of the public eye for some time. Alidoosti has also been banned from acting in cinema. For the first time, in the documentary Taraneh, produced by Pegah Ahangarani, Alidoosti speaks about her decision to join the protest movement after the killing of Mahsa Amini. She talks about the day she was arrested at home in front of her little daughter and about the loss of her skin due to an autoimmune disease.
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This critically acclaimed documentary from 2025 directed by Pegah Ahangarani provides a powerful first-hand account from acclaimed Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti about her involvement in the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests in Iran and the personal consequences she faced. The film has received positive reviews from critics for its intimate look at the experiences of a prominent protest supporter.
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Fans of documentaries that tackle important social and political issues will find Taraneh: A Documentary from 2025, directed by Pegah Ahangarani, to be a poignant and eye-opening look at the sacrifices made by Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti during the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests in Iran.