The Saffron
2020 30min
A short documentary of an Iranian family fleeing to Turkey when their son is convicted of a crime for entering a television dance contest. Refusing to give up their artistic talents, they forge a new life together in Eskisehir. Metin dances in the tradition of the Zenne, challenging conservative gender roles.
Storyline
A short documentary of an Iranian family fleeing to Turkey when their son is convicted of a crime for entering a television dance contest. Refusing to give up their artistic talents, they forge a new life together in Eskisehir. Metin dances in the tradition of the Zenne, challenging conservative gender roles.