Mrs. Iran's Husband

Synopsis

Sultan Mohammad's kingdom is on the mountain, and it includes two wives, 11 children, and his flock of sheep. Like all rulers, he strives to maintain his power and assets, but the role and duty of maintaining his prestige and power lies mainly on the shoulders of her wives. To expand his territory, he intends to marry for the third time.

Director Biography

Marjan Khosravi is an emerging Iranian filmmaker with a strong focus on women's rights and social issues in Iran. Her first mid-length documentary, "The Snow Calls," was selected for IDFA 2020 and won the Best Feature Documentary award at the Big Sky IDFF. In 2021, Marjan made another impactful short documentary titled "The Dream of a Horse," which received a nomination for Best Short Documentary at the 62nd edition of Krakow FF. The film's recognition has led to its upcoming broadcast by POV/PBS. Most recently, in 2023, Marjan completed another short documentary titled "Mrs. Iran's Husband," which garnered acclaim and won the Best Short Film award at the 30th edition of Hot Docs.