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In an elementary school, after a teacher severely punishes a Black student, the student develops a severe stutter and speech impairment. Doctors diagnose the issue as a result of psychological trauma. The student’s family obtains a legal warrant for the teacher’s arrest, and the teacher faces a difficult choice, eventually being forced to endure a similar punishment to escape legal consequences.
Director: PUYA MOFID
Director’s Note
This film follows a human rights issue regarding skin color, race, and ethnicity. This important issue in Iran has caused irreparable damage to the psyche of children and the education system. This film is made to analyze the psychology and thoughts of racial discrimination in the education system, especially the impact of teacher interaction and educational knowledge.
Cast: SHAYAN DARAMI PORAN(AMIR) -MOHAMMAD SEDIQIMEHR(TEACHER)
Director: PUYA MOFID
Screenplay: MAHDI ASGHARI AZGHADI
Cinematographer: EHSAN RANJBAR
Editor: ELNAZ EBADOLLAHI
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