Women Without Men

Women Without Men

Directed by Shoja Azari, Shirin Neshat

Produced by Essential Filmproduktion, Société Parisienne de Production

2009100 min6.3 / 10

A lyrical, intimate portrait of four women finding refuge and solidarity in a garden sanctuary amid political upheaval, balancing historical darkness with emotional warmth and connection.

Against the tumultuous backdrop of Iran's 1953 CIA-backed coup d'état, the destinies of four women converge in a beautiful orchard garden, where they find independence, solace and companionship.

Questions people ask

  • Is Women Without Men sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Women Without Men easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Women Without Men end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Women Without Men violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Women Without Men scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Women Without Men

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Women Without Men

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Women Without Men, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Women Without Men, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Women Without Men, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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