
Seven Winters in Tehran
Directed by Steffi Niederzoll
Produced by Made in Germany Filmproduktion, TS Productions
A harrowing documentary that reopens a case of judicial injustice, tracing how a woman's act of self-defense against rape became her death sentence under an oppressive regime.
After seven years in prison, a female student in Tehran is hanged for murder. She had acted in self-defence against a rapist. For a pardon, she would have had to retract her testimony. This moving film reopens the case.
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Is Seven Winters in Tehran sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Seven Winters in Tehran easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Seven Winters in Tehran scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Seven Winters in Tehran end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Seven Winters in Tehran violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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Like Seven Winters in Tehran
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Seven Winters in Tehran
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Seven Winters in Tehran, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Seven Winters in Tehran, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Seven Winters in Tehran, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































