Why cutting hair became a symbol of resistance in Iran
In short: Filmmaker Sahar Zand examines the profound impact of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, illustrating how personal acts of defiance challenge the Iranian morality police and threaten authoritarian control.
The video explores the systemic oppression of women in Iran, where the morality police enforce laws that deny women the right to travel, divorce, or appear in public with uncovered hair. By documenting these struggles, Zand highlights how the ongoing protests serve as a global symbol of resistance and why the emergence of hope poses such a significant threat to authoritarian regimes.
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