THE SAFFRON
QueerLens Documentary
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29m
LANGUAGES: Turkish, Persian | SUBTITLES: English
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.
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