Shayda

117 min
FilmColumbia 2023
Sunday, October 29
7:30pm
Crandell Theatre
Play

A mother fleeing a violent, abusive husband who threatens to take their daughter, ends up with her at a women’s shelter, after which the two must reconstruct their lives. This totally assured debut from Australian/Iranian director Noora Niasari boasts of an array of powerful performances. Played the Sundance festival. Australia’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars.

directed by
Noora Niasari
written by
Noora Niasari
with
Leah Purcell, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Mojean Aria
language
English and Persian (with English subtitles)
country
Australia
distributor
Sony Picture Classics