Laleh Drive (2021)
Directed by Essy Niknejad
Genres - Action, Adventure, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Action Thriller, Biography, Biopic [feature], Inspirational Drama |
Release Date - Mar 18, 2022 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Farida Ezzat
Set in post-revolution Iran, the biopic chronicles the rise of Iranian feminist pioneer and groundbreaking car racer Laleh Seddigh. Facing a theocratic society dominated by men, Laleh is met with resistance when she decides to become a car racer. She must combat decades of patriarchy and religious traditions to succeed on the racetrack, ushering in a new era for women in a male-dominated sport. Written and directed by Essy Niknejad. Starring Sara Amiri, Iraj Nozari, Mitra Hajjar, Homayoun Ershadi.
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against-all-odds, against-the-system, feminism, Iran, patriarchy, race-car driver
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Low Production Values