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Simin Daneshvar was an Iranian pioneering novelist who lived nearly for a century and under 3 different political regimes. She and her husband, (Jalal Al Ahamd) have been regarded as "Iranian Simone de Beauvoir, and Jean-Paul Sartre". But they had a very different fate. Simin's life is a mirror of what has happened to Iranian women throughout a century, from unveiling the hijab and playing important roles in society to imposing hijab and staying at home in the Islamic regime. This film looks at her life through the history of women's movement in Iran.
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How long is Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island?
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).
Who directed Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island?
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island was directed by Hassan Solhjou and released in 2013.
What genre is Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island?
Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island is a Documentary film (2013).
Who stars in Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island?
The cast of Simin, Resident of a Wandering Island includes Simin Daneshvar, Ebrahim Golestan, Simin Behbahani, Nasser Pakdaman, Abbas Milani.
