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Iranian Police Moral Security Documentary
film / documentary—2008

Iranian Police Moral Security Documentary

A documentary examining public reactions to Iran’s 2007 nationwide police operation targeting so-called thugs and women accused of not observing compulsory hijab rules.

Role

Director, Editor

Client

Shiraz University Sociology Students

Location

Shiraz, Iran

Year

2008

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Project overview

A documentary created with sociology students from Shiraz University to examine public reactions to Iran’s 2007 nationwide police operation targeting so-called thugs and women accused of not observing compulsory hijab rules.

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Approach

The students conducted the interviews, while direction and editing were handled by Milad Zare Mohazabiyeh and Rouhollah Zare’ Mahzabieh. The film combines original interviews with archival footage from Iranian national television and other sourced imagery.

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Project details

Year

2008

Services
  • Documentary Direction
  • Editing
  • Archival Research
Client

Shiraz University Sociology Students

Location

Shiraz, Iran

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