DUST-FLOWER-FLAME ?is a documentary film about the life of Tahirih Qurratu’l-ain, a woman of letters, the effect of whose presence on women’s equality movement in the 19th century during the reign of Qajar has continued up until today. After the Islamic Revolution, it is forbidden to write or talk about Quortu’l-ain.  Even her name, or pages and chapters about her, have been removed in later editions of historical or literary books published in Iran.

The screening is followed by a Q&A session with the director Shabman Tolouei.

Language: Persian with English subtitles.

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