This feature documentary, A War on Women, offers a groundbreaking exploration of the feminist movement in Iran, tracing its roots from the 1960s to the present day. For the first time, a film connects the dots across this extensive timeline, uncovering how decades of women’s activism – before and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution – have shaped today’s historic uprising. It shows how the ongoing struggle for equality in Iran, often met with brutal repression, has culminated in a movement that is not only shaking a regime but also inspiring the world.
Through the intertwined stories of seven remarkable women, A War on Women brings to life the personal and collective battles that have defined Iran’s feminist struggle.