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MAYDEGOL

By Sarvnaz ALAMBEIGI

Documentary - Completed 2024

A Generation Z in the Middle East, an Afghan teenage girl, immigrant in Iran, strives to pursue her dream of becoming a professional Muay Thai boxer while fighting social injustice and violence beyond the ring.

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Berlinale - Berlin IFF 2024

Generation Special Mention Generation 14plus Best Film

- Year of production
- 2024
- Genres
- Documentary
- Countries
- IRAN, FRANCE, GERMANY
- Languages
- PERSIAN, DARI
- Duration
- 73 mn
- Director(s)
- Sarvnaz ALAMBEIGI
- Producer(s)
- Katayoon SHAHABI (Noori Pictures), Sarvnaz ALAMBEIGI, Rabison ART
- Synopsis
- An Afghan teen girl, with immigrant parents in Iran, strives to pursue her dream of becoming a professional Muay Thai boxer despite her family’s conservative mindset, enduring physical abuse, and anti-immigrant surroundings. Working day and night, she finances her Thai Boxing classes without her family’s knowledge. Through this sport, she aspires not only to succeed in the ring but also to overcome life’s obstacles. “Maydegol” portrays the perseverance of Generation Z to escape their seemingly bleak destiny, asserting their rights, especially as women, seeking freedom in life despite the risk of losing it. It also serves as a mirror for them to recognize their strength, find inspiration, and gain confidence.

MAYDEGOL

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