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The Story of Gordafarid • Directed by Hadi Afarideh • Iran

Naqali is a traditional form of storytelling in which a man tells epic stories about the kings and warriors of Iran. This art has long been forbidden to women. The Story of Gordafarid follows Fateme Habibi-Zade, a woman pioneer in Naqali who goes against the status quo to become the first female naqal. The role she narrates is that of Gordafarid (which becomes her nickname), a very wise and intelligent woman in the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings) whose keen reasoning overrules her emotions. This documentary paints a powerful picture of a woman whose audacious character leaves a lasting impression on every viewer. She triumphed in a male-dominated arena and proved that the gender binary leads to nothing but discrimination.

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