The Sparrow is free 2021 Directed by Niki Kohandel
Through a window into the life of the filmmaker's grandmother, Kohandel's short interview-film explores gender roles in early 20th-century Iran. As a young girl, marriage to her older cousin leads to years of control and frustration. Rebelling against her husband, she eventually relocates to France with her sons, building a new life. As she voices her own story, the film weaves her experiences together into a broader narrative of self-determination. She carves out her independence in suburban Paris and finds comfort in the everyday. A simple kind of happiness follows, the sparrow is free.
Country
United Kingdom
Production Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Gnere
Documentary
Release Date 1 July 2021
14 mins
