Women Can’t Take Driving Lessons Alone in Iran

Directed by Marziyeh Riahi · Starring Linda Kiani, Alireza Sani Far, Salar Khamseh, Sanaz Mesbah · 2019

Because Iranian law forbids her from being alone with a male instructor, Bahareh must bring her traditional, controlling husband along to her driving lessons.

A sharp, multi-award-winning Iranian drama that exposes a whole system of control through one cramped car.

Driving Lessons is an award-winning Iranian short film that quietly exposes how control over women’s bodies and independence is enforced through everyday laws.

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