Platform (1) • Directed by Sahar Mosayebi • 2021 • Iran

Sahar Mosayebi’s Platform follows three Iranian sisters from the small town of Semirom as they arduously train to become wushu champions. A sense of warmth pervades the film, and a feeling of uneasy and humane compassion enriches the entire narrative while revealing an unexpected atmosphere of pain.
The sisters are driven by competitive ambition, but each has a different personality. This documentary focuses on the personal lives of these sisters and sheds light on the tension between the modesty demanded of women by the Islamic Republic and the fierceness and determination it takes to compete at an elite level. The sisters’ athleticism grew from a life of poverty and was honed by a father who treated them like boys. A revelation about their relationship with their parents is revealed in an achingly understated way and helps to explain some of their drive to succeed. This documentary is filled with unforgettable moments of intimacy, intense and emotional scenes of competition, and humorous dialogue between the sisters. As a whole, it is both enjoyable and unforgettable.

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